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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Hardwood floors
  • Conveniently located
  • Private entrance
  • Large open living area
  • Fenced-in yard
  • Decks/covered porches

Location

Whittier, NC 28789, USA
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Management

Western Carolina Rentals Inc.

Leasing office

(828) 586-2460

Property Overview

Venus Rising offers a strong overall value, with a high expert rating, excellent price, amenities, and location scores, plus a trustworthy description. It features hardwood floors, a large open living area, a private entrance, fenced-in yard, and decks/covered porches, and is noted for convenience, outdoor space, pet-friendliness, and work-from-home appeal.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.3
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Venus Rising is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Venus Rising has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Elementary school nearby
  • More space

Great for

  • Pet owners
  • Work-from-home

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath700 sqft$1,250 /mo1 unit availableThis is a unique cabin in the woods located in the Iris Cove Community. The cabin is actually 2 structures that are side by side. One cabin is a large bedroom and bath; the other is a large open living area/kitchen. Both have decks/covered porches! You will love living in this comfortable and well-appointed cabin. The cabin features a kitchen, a large open living area, hardwood floors, a mini-split Heat/AC, a private entrance, and a fenced-in yard. This yard has a huge mansion of a chicken coop and a goat paddock if you'd like to have some farm animals. Residents can use the walking trails, one of which follows a creek and the other leads to a large overlook with a deck for stargazing. Access to the home is mostly paved, but there is gravel towards the end of the drive. You will love the landscaping, as well as having all utilities included in your rent. Owner pays for; Electricity Water/Septic Internet Wi-Fi included through SkyFi There are no washer & dryers or hookups onsite, tenants will have to use the laundromat. Enjoy peaceful mountain living in a unique, retreat-like setting with a scenic walking trail and tranquil pond. Conveniently located near the casino and surrounding attractions, this property offers the perfect balance of natural beauty and everyday accessibility. Discover a quiet place to call home surrounded by nature. Enjoy access to a walking trail and peaceful pond while staying just a short drive from the casino and other local destinations. The home is shown by appointment only. Please respect the neighbors and do not make an unannounced visit. Please no drive-bys. We look forward to showing you the home. Call or text 828-586-2460 to schedule a day and time to visit. See you soon! To qualify you will need a 650 credit score with six years of established credit, paystubs proving income three times the market rent monthly, and no criminal background.

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Amenities for Venus Rising

Apartment Amenities

ElectricityUtilities Included

Building

Cats OKDogs OK

Services

Ground MaintenanceTrash Pick Up

Neighborhood

Walking Trail

Other

Water/Septic
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Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
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About Venus Rising

HomeApartments in Whittier Venus Rising

This is a unique cabin in the woods located in the Iris Cove Community. The cabin is actually 2 structures that are side by side. One cabin is a large bedroom and bath; the other is a large open living area/kitchen. Both have decks/covered porches! You will love living in this comfortable and well-appointed cabin. The cabin features a kitchen, a large open living area, hardwood floors, a mini-split Heat/AC, a private entrance, and a fenced-in yard. This yard has a huge mansion of a chicken coop and a goat paddock if you'd like to have some farm animals. Residents can use the walking trails, one of which follows a creek and the other leads to a large overlook with a deck for stargazing. Access to the home is mostly paved, but there is gravel towards the end of the drive. You will love the landscaping, as well as having all utilities included in your rent. Owner pays for; Electricity Water/Septic Internet Wi-Fi included through SkyFi There are no washer & dryers or hookups onsite, tenants will have to use the laundromat. Enjoy peaceful mountain living in a unique, retreat-like setting with a scenic walking trail and tranquil pond. Conveniently located near the casino and surrounding attractions, this property offers the perfect balance of natural beauty and everyday accessibility. Discover a quiet place to call home surrounded by nature. Enjoy access to a walking trail and peaceful pond while staying just a short drive from the casino and other local destinations. The home is shown by appointment only. Please respect the neighbors and do not make an unannounced visit. Please no drive-bys. We look forward to showing you the home. Call or text 828-586-2460 to schedule a day and time to visit. See you soon! To qualify you will need a 650 credit score with six years of established credit, paystubs proving income three times the market rent monthly, and no criminal background.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.3
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Venus Rising is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Venus Rising has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Venus Rising
Price·9A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Venus Rising stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Venus Rising goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including pets allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Venus Rising receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Venus Rising is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Venus Rising does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

Venus Rising is great for:

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • 1 pet supply store near the property

Work-from-home

  • High speed internet is an amenity
  • Utilities included in the rent
  • Quiet environment with little noise pollution

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 Venus Rising compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 1 mile away
More space
The 1-bedroom is 350 sqft larger than other listings nearby

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Rent trends in Whittier

1-bedroom apartments at Venus Rising cost about 32% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Whittier.

Median rents as of Sep 19 2026.
Whittier
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Whittier
MonthMedian Rent
December 2024$1,200
January 2025$1,300
November 2025$1,000
December 2025$962
January 2026$850
April 2026$1,050
May 2026$1,050
June 2026$750
August 2026$1,062
September 2026$975

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

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Schools near Venus Rising

Smokey Mountain Elementary School

884 us hwy 441n

whittier, NC, 28789

PK, K-8Public
B-

Cherokee Central Elementary School

130 ravensford dr

cherokee, NC, 28719

K-5Public
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Neighborhood

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

Getting around NC 28789 near Whittier

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 Whittier, NC 28789

Groceries

2/10
Few or no groceries within a short drive

Shopping

1/10
Few or no shops within a short drive

Cafes

1/10
Few or no cafés within a short drive

Restaurants

2/10
Some restaurants within a short drive

Primary schools

3/10
At least one elementary school within a 30-minute walk

High schools

0/10
Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk

Nightlife

1/10
Few or no bars within a short drive

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