Last updated on August 21, 2026

Average rent in
Arden, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Arden

$1,739/mo

decreased by13%

vs previous year

The average rent in Arden is $1,739 per month as of August 2026. This is 10% below the national average rent, or $185 less per month.

$1.42

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Arden

25

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Arden rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Arden, NC

Average rent prices in Arden have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 13% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Arden, NC

Rent prices in Arden vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Arden is $1,669, whereas a house costs $2,075. 1-bedroom apartments in Arden run $1,499 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,724.

Listings

Studio

$1,500

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,499

1%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,645

No Change

5%

3 bedroom

$2,285

No Change

4%

4 bedroom

$3,300

12%

13%

Studio

Average rent

$1,500

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,499

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,645

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,285

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,300

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

13%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Arden, NC, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Arden, NC compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Arden and Black Mountain by all bedroom counts and property types.

Arden

Median rent price$1,739
decreased by10%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,950
increased by1%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Arden, NC is 11% lower than the median rent in Black Mountain, NC.

Discover rentals in Arden, NC

110 Heywood Rd ##2d - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Arden

2 beds

2 baths

$1,250

Condo for rent

11 Gotham Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Arden

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,300

House for rent

135 Linden St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

House for rent in Arden

135 Linden St

135 Linden St, Arden, NC 28704

3 beds

1 bath

$1,795

House for rent

Available Aug 19

39 Aberdeen Dr - Photo 1 of 1

6h ago

Townhouse for rent in Arden

39 Aberdeen Dr, Arden, NC 28704

3 beds

2.5 baths

$1,850

House for rent

Available Sep 1

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Frequently asked questions for Arden, NC

Quick answers to common questions about the Arden rental market.

How much is rent in Arden?

The average rent in Arden is $1,739 per month as of August 15, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Arden?

Average rent prices in Arden have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 13% since last year.

How does Arden rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Arden is 10% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $185 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Arden?

To comfortably afford rent in Arden, you'd need to earn approximately $70,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Arden?

February offers the best rental deals in Arden, with rents running about 9.5% lower than the summer peak in June.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

Apartments for rent in Arden