Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 29, 2026

Average rent in
Asheville, NC

Last updated on January 29, 2026

Last updated on January 29, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Asheville, NC is $1,872. This is -1%, or $28, lower than the national average.

$1.62

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,872

increased by1%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

247

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Asheville, NC is $1,872. This is -1%, or $28, lower than the national average.

$1.62

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

1%
25%
46%
17%
11%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

51%
49%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Asheville, NC

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Asheville, NC have remained the same in the last month and have increased by 1% in the last year.

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

Rent comparables in
Asheville, NC

The monthly rent for an apartment in Asheville, NC is $1,649. A 1-bedroom apartment in Asheville, NC costs about $1,490 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,780. Houses for rent in Asheville, NC are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,150.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,489

3%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,750

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$2,166

2%

No Change

4 bedroom

$3,195

4%

7%

Studio

$1,279

11%

6%

Studio

Average rent

$1,279

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,489

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,166

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,195

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

7%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Asheville, 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.

Compare rent prices in Asheville, NC to other cities

Median rent prices in Asheville, NC for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Arden, NC.

Asheville

Median rent price$1,872
decreased by1%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,062
increased by9%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Asheville, NC is 9% lower than the median rent in Arden, NC.

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$2,062

increased by5%

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$1,900

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$1,895

decreased by1%

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$1,847

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$1,615

decreased by26%

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$2,325

decreased by6%

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$2,300

increased by14%

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$1,900

increased by1%

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$2,024

decreased by16%

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$1,937

increased by4%

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$1,856

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Cost of living in
Asheville, NC

The overall cost of living in Asheville, NC is 3% higher than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

6% higher

Groceries

1% lower

Health

2% higher

Housing

6% higher

Transportation

7% lower

Utilities

4% lower

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Mountain Trace-McCullough

280 Edgewood Rd, Asheville, NC 28804

2 beds

1 bath

$1,150

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