Clayton · Goldsboro · Selma · Smithfield

Find your welcome home
in North Carolina

Quality residential rentals across Johnston and Wayne Counties. Professionally managed by Welcome Mat Properties, LLC.

Serving · Clayton · Goldsboro · Selma · Smithfield · North Carolina

Available Properties

Updated regularly — call (919) 916-0906 to schedule a showing

🏠 Available
Goldsboro, NC
3-Bedroom Ranch Home
142 Maple Drive, Goldsboro, NC 27530
3 bed2 bath1,450 sqft
$1,350 /month
Spacious ranch-style home with fenced backyard, updated kitchen, central HVAC. Pets considered with deposit. Available June 1.
🏡 Available
Clayton, NC
2-Bedroom Cottage
318 Elm Street, Clayton, NC 27520
2 bed1 bath980 sqft
$1,050 /month
Charming cottage near downtown Clayton with covered front porch, updated kitchen, large backyard. Washer/dryer hookups. No pets. Ready now.
🏢 Available
Smithfield, NC
2-Bedroom Apartment
88 Oak Street Apt 4B, Smithfield, NC 27577
2 bed1 bath900 sqft
$895 /month
Ground-floor unit with covered parking. Water and trash included. Washer/dryer hookups. No pets. No smoking. Quiet building.
🏘️ Application Pending
Selma, NC
4-Bedroom Colonial
501 Pine Ridge Road, Selma, NC 27576
4 bed2.5 bath2,100 sqft
$1,750 /month
Two-story colonial with two-car garage, formal dining room, large deck. Application under review — contact us to join the waitlist.
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(919) 916-0906

How to Apply

Our rental application process typically takes 3–5 business days from submission to decision

Fair Housing Notice: Welcome Mat Properties, LLC complies fully with the North Carolina Fair Housing Act and all federal Fair Housing laws. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, disability, or any other class protected by law.
1

Schedule a showing

Call us at (919) 916-0906 to schedule a viewing of any available property. All adult occupants (18+) who will reside in the unit must tour the property or sign a waiver if viewing remotely. We offer flexible showing times including evenings and weekends.

2

Submit your application

Complete the online application on this website for each adult applicant (18+). A non-refundable application fee of $50 per adult is required to cover the cost of background and credit screening. This fee is collected at submission and does not guarantee approval or reserve the unit.

3

Credit and background screening

We will run a credit check, criminal background check, and eviction history search through a third-party screening service. As required by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), you will receive a copy of the report if adverse action is taken. Minimum credit score: 600. Income requirement: 3× monthly rent in gross monthly income.

4

Rental history verification

We will contact your current and prior landlords to verify your rental history. Please ensure your references are accurate and reachable. This step typically takes 1–2 business days. Gaps in rental history or inability to verify references may delay the process.

5

Approval decision

You will be notified by phone and email within 3–5 business days of a complete application. If approved, you have 48 hours to accept. If declined, you will receive written notice with the reason, as required under NC General Statute § 42 and the FCRA.

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Sign lease and pay move-in costs

Upon approval: sign the NC residential lease agreement, pay the security deposit (equal to 1.5× monthly rent, held in a trust account per NC G.S. § 42-50), and pay the first month's rent. A joint move-in inspection will be conducted and documented for both parties' protection.

North Carolina legal notes: Security deposits are governed by NC G.S. § 42-50 through 42-56 and must be returned within 30 days of move-out (or 60 days if an itemized statement is provided within 30 days). Landlord entry requires reasonable advance notice except in emergencies (NC G.S. § 42-26). Early termination penalties are per your individual lease agreement. This property is managed in compliance with all applicable NC landlord-tenant laws.

Rental Application

All fields required unless marked optional. Each adult occupant (18+) must submit a separate application.

Application fee: $50 per adult applicant (non-refundable). Submitting this form does not guarantee approval or reserve the unit. Payment will be collected upon submission.

Property selection

Applicant information

Current and prior rental history

Employment and income

Occupants and pets

By submitting this application, I authorize Welcome Mat Properties, LLC to verify all information provided, including credit history, criminal background, rental history, and employment. I understand the $50 application fee is non-refundable regardless of outcome. I certify that all statements in this application are true and complete, and I understand that any false information is grounds for denial or termination of tenancy. This authorization is given in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and NC General Statute § 42.

Questions? Call us at (919) 916-0906 before submitting. Welcome Mat Properties, LLC · welcomematrentals.com