Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 13, 2026
Average rent in
Asheville, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on September 13, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Asheville, NC rent slipped 7.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,759/month. Renters today are paying $115 less per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent essentially flat recently.
Compared to national trends
Asheville sits 7.4% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 233 total rentals offering a modest selection for renters in this market.
Price ranges
Studios in Asheville rent for about $1,250/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,349/month, and 2-bedrooms near $1,713/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,295/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,045/month. Houses run a median of $2,200/month while apartments sit at $1,520/month, reflecting the inventory split of mostly houses and fewer apartments.
Neighborhood spotlight
Biltmore Park rents fell 52.5% year over year to $1,615/month across 12 rentals, and Norwood Park dropped 50.7% to $1,675/month. These declines contrast with the citywide 7.0% cooldown and show localized shifts in Asheville's rental market.
Median rent
Median rent in Asheville
$1,759/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Asheville is $1,759 per month as of September 2026. This is 7% below the national average rent, or $141 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Asheville
233
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Asheville rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Asheville, NC
Average rent prices in Asheville have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 7% 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
Asheville, NC
Rent prices in Asheville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Asheville is $1,520, whereas a house costs $2,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Asheville run $1,349 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,699.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,250 |  3% | 12% | |
1 bedroom | $1,349 | 3% | 12% | |
2 bedroom | $1,713 | No Change | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $2,295 | 2% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $3,045 | 7% | 15% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Burton Street | $1,816 | |
Crowfields Condominiums | $1,724 | |
Downtown Asheville | $2,362 | |
East End Valley Street | $1,750 | |
Five Points | $1,800 | |
Grove Park Sunset | $1,650 | |
Jackson Park | $1,750 | |
Kenilworth | $1,675 | |
Oakley | $2,322 | |
Westwood Place | $1,924 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,520 | 6% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,950 | 19% | 6% | |
Houses | $2,200 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
12%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,349
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
12%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,713
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,295
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,045
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
15%
Oakley
Average rent
$2,322
East End Valley Street
Average rent
$1,750
Downtown Asheville
Average rent
$2,362
Crowfields Condominiums
Average rent
$1,724
Kenilworth
Average rent
$1,675
Jackson Park
Average rent
$1,750
Westwood Place
Average rent
$1,924
Burton Street
Average rent
$1,816
Grove Park Sunset
Average rent
$1,650
Five Points
Average rent
$1,800
Apartments
Average rent
$1,520
Last 30 days
6%
Condos
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
19%
Last year
6%
Houses
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
2%
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.
How does rent in Asheville, NC compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Asheville and Arden by all bedroom counts and property types.
Asheville
7%lower than the national median
13%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Asheville, NC is 7% higher than the median rent in Arden, NC.
Average rent in nearby cities
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10%$2,000
16%$1,800
29%$2,250
23%$1,995
11%$1,800
27%$1,595
39%$1,900
24%$1,995
67%Cost of living in Asheville, NC
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 9% higher |
| Groceries | 1% lower |
| Health | 11% higher |
| Housing | 14% higher |
| Transportation | 8% lower |
| Utilities | 3% lower |
Discover rentals in Asheville, NC
5d+ ago
Downtown Asheville house for rent in Asheville
16 Ravenscroft Dr, Asheville, NC 28801
1 bed
1 bath
$700
House for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Downtown Asheville house for rent in Asheville
28 Ravenscroft Dr, Asheville, NC 28801
1 bed
1 bath
$775
House for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Asheville
117 Vinewood Cir, Asheville, NC 28806
2 beds
1 bath
$899
House for rent
Available Mar 24
2d ago
280 Edgewood Rd, Asheville, NC 28804
2 beds
2 baths
$1,150
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
5 beds
4.5 baths
$15,705
$15,015
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$14,005
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$8,144
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Asheville
104 Remi Ln, Asheville, NC 28803
5 beds
3.5 baths
$7,500
House for rent
Available Sep 2
15h ago
Verified
145 Monroe Creek Blvd, Asheville, NC 28806
3–4 beds
2 baths
$1,790–$2,535
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 13
1d ago
Verified
600 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC 28804
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,390–$2,862
Price drop
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
500 S Skyloft Dr, Asheville, NC 28801
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$979–$2,402
Price drop
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
375 Spring Bluff Ln, Asheville, NC 28803
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,355–$3,516
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
300 River Mill Dr, Asheville, NC 28803
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,399–$2,673
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
5 beds
4.5 baths
$15,705
$15,015
Price drop
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
500 S Skyloft Dr, Asheville, NC 28801
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$979–$2,402
Price drop
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
145 Monroe Creek Blvd, Asheville, NC 28806
3–4 beds
2 baths
$1,790–$2,535
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 13
15h ago
Verified
145 Monroe Creek Blvd, Asheville, NC 28806
3–4 beds
2 baths
$1,790–$2,535
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 13
1d ago
Verified
600 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC 28804
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,390–$2,862
Price drop
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
500 S Skyloft Dr, Asheville, NC 28801
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$979–$2,402
Price drop
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
375 Spring Bluff Ln, Asheville, NC 28803
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,355–$3,516
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Asheville, NC
Quick answers to common questions about the Asheville rental market.
How much is rent in Asheville?
The average rent in Asheville is $1,759 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Asheville?
Average rent prices in Asheville have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.
How does Asheville rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Asheville is 7% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $141 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Asheville?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Asheville are Grove Park Sunset ($1,650/mo), Kenilworth ($1,675/mo), and Crowfields Condominiums ($1,724/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Asheville?
To comfortably afford rent in Asheville, 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 Asheville?
November and December offer the best rental deals in Asheville, with November seeing the lowest rents of the year. March has the highest rents, with about a 4.3% difference between peak and off-peak months.
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).