Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 17, 2026
Average rent in
Arden, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on May 17, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Arden
$1,944/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Arden is $1,944 per month as of May 2026. This is about the same as the national average rent.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Arden
32
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Arden rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Arden, NC
Average rent prices in Arden have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 $1,780, whereas a house costs $2,450. 1-bedroom apartments in Arden run $1,649 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,849.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,156 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,469 | 1% |  36% | |
2 bedroom | $1,750 | 4% | 16% | |
3 bedroom | $2,462 | 4% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $3,700 | 9% | 29% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Arden, NC.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,780 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,395 | 8% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,450 | 7% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,156
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,469
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
36%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
16%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,462
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,700
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
29%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Arden, NC.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,780
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,395
Last 30 days
8%
Houses
Average rent
$2,450
Last 30 days
7%
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
Equal to the the national median
6%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Arden, NC is 6% lower than the median rent in Black Mountain, NC.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,075
9%$1,850
4%$1,812
2%$1,722
15%$1,750
27%$1,637
20%$2,450
17%$1,750
4%$2,395
56%$1,520
2%$1,537
11%$1,995
4%Discover rentals in Arden, NC
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Arden
201 Southway Garden Rd #1, Arden, NC 28704
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,395
$1,295
Price drop
House for rent
Available Apr 20
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Arden
2 beds
1 bath
$1,299
Condo for rent
Available Jun 14
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Arden
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 14
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Arden
2 beds
2 baths
$1,595
$1,395
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Apr 25
5d+ ago
House for rent in Arden
198 Waightstill Dr #1, Arden, NC 28704
4 beds
3 baths
$4,600
House for rent
Available Dec 30
5d+ ago
House for rent in Arden
21 Craftsman Overlook Rdg, Arden, NC 28704
4 beds
3 baths
$4,500
House for rent
15h ago
1 Argento Way, Arden, NC 28704
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,429–$2,660
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
10 Arden Farms Ln, Arden, NC 28704
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,278–$5,453
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Arden
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,560
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Arden
2 beds
1 bath
$1,650
House for rent
17h ago
Verified
10 Arden Farms Ln, Arden, NC 28704
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,278–$5,453
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
300 Long Shoals Rd, Arden, NC 28704
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,749–$2,649
Apartment for rent
15h ago
1 Argento Way, Arden, NC 28704
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,429–$2,660
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
10 Arden Farms Ln, Arden, NC 28704
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,278–$5,453
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
300 Long Shoals Rd, Arden, NC 28704
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,749–$2,649
Apartment for rent
15h ago
1 Argento Way, Arden, NC 28704
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,429–$2,660
Apartment for rent
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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 $1,944 per month as of May 16, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Arden?
Average rent prices in Arden have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.
How does Arden rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Arden is roughly the same as the national average.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Arden?
To comfortably afford rent in Arden, you'd need to earn approximately $78,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Arden?
Arden's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,500 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,700 per month. These figures represent the current market rates across the city's available inventory.
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).