Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 16, 2026

Average rent in
Asheville, NC

Last updated on March 16, 2026

Last updated on March 16, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Asheville, NC is $1,800. This is -5%, or $101, lower than the national average.

$1.55

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,800

decreased by3%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

247

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Asheville, NC is $1,800. This is -5%, or $101, lower than the national average.

$1.55

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

3%
30%
45%
14%
8%
$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 decreased by 1% in the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $1,600. A 1-bedroom apartment in Asheville, NC costs about $1,409 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,699. Houses for rent in Asheville, NC are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,099.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,416

4%

3%

2 bedroom

$1,695

2%

3%

3 bedroom

$2,100

No Change

4%

4 bedroom

$3,000

7%

3%

Studio

$1,195

1%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$1,195

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,416

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,695

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

3%

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$1,800
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,000
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Asheville, NC is 10% lower than the median rent in Arden, NC.

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$1,795

increased by22%

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$1,350

decreased by12%

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$2,200

increased by5%

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$2,600

increased by15%

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$1,862

decreased by4%

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$2,497

increased by40%

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$1,850

increased by9%

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$1,890

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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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21 Church Rd #5, Asheville, NC 28804

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$1,195

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2 baths

$1,375

$1,200

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