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5420 Ela Rd, Whittier, NC 28789, USA

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Contact

Western Carolina Rentals Inc.

(828) 586-2460

Amenities for 5420 Ela Rd

Apartment Amenities

Electricity

Appliances

Fridge Stove Washer & DryerIn-Unit Laundry

Other

Water/Septic
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Policies and fees

Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Not allowed

No pets allowed.

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About 5420 Ela Rd

HomeHouses in Whittier 5420 Ela Rd, Whittier, NC 28789, USA

1 Bedroom 1 Bath-Tastefully Furnished duplex house close to the Casino available 11/10/2025 for year long lease. Suitable for one or 2 tenants max due to shared well water and septic tank size and small parking area. One-Side of a Duplex House, someone already lives on the other side. Includes: Electricity, Water & Septic and Washer/Dryer Tenant responsible for Internet and Trash Removal. Wrap around deck overlooking the Oconaluftee River off Hwy 19 No Pets-No Smoking Inside or Outside Year-Long Lease To Rent with Western Carolina Rentals you will need to have a 650 Credit Score, 6 years of established credit, No Criminal Background & paystubs of 3 times the market rent in Income. **This house is rented exclusively through Western Carolina Rentals, Inc.** Don't be a victim of SCAM! We will never ask for a security deposit in person, it is paid only on your secure tenant portal once you have applied and been approved.** The home must be shown only by appointment. No drive-byes please. Call us to schedule an appointment at 828-586-2460.


Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How 5420 Ela Rd compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 1 mile away

Address details

Zip code28789
TypeHouse for rent

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Rent trends in Whittier

1-bedroom apartments at 5420 Ela Rd cost about the same as the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Whittier.

Median rents as of Nov 15 2025.
Whittier
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Whittier
MonthMedian Rent
April 2024$1,050
May 2024$1,033
June 2024$1,035
July 2024$1,000
December 2024$1,200
January 2025$1,300
November 2025$1,000

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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$40,000/yr

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Rent history

The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.
Check out the past listing prices for monthly rent at 5420 Ela Rd, Whittier, NC.
8 months ago$1,000

Schools near 5420 Ela Rd

Swain County East Elementary School

4747 ela rd

bryson city, NC, 28713

K-5Public
B-

Cherokee Extension School

50 main st

bryson city, NC, 28713

K-12Public
C+

Swain County Middle School

135 arlington ave

bryson city, NC, 28713

PK, 6-8Public
B
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Neighborhood

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Whittier near 5420 Ela Rd

Walking

1/10
You’ll need another mode of transportation for getting around. Scooter, anyone?

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

2/10
Heads up, bike lanes and cyclist-friendly streets aren’t common.

Points of interest for 5420 Ela Rd, Whittier

Groceries

0/10
No grocery stores within walking distance

Shopping

0/10
Few or no shops within walking distance

Cafes

0/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

0/10
Few or no restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

4/10
No elementary schools within a 30-minute walk

High schools

0/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk

Nightlife

0/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

Explore the area around 5420 Ela Rd

IGA
150 Holly Hill Rd
Bryson City IGA
345 Main St
Swain County Farmers Market
117 Island St
Food Lion
16 Cherokee Xing
Ingles Market
19/23 At Hughes Branch Rd

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