Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 14, 2026
Average rent in
Asheville, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on June 14, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Asheville, NC rent slipped 7.7% year over year, with a current median of $1,740/month. Renters today are paying $95 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend since the peak in October 2024.
Compared to national trends
Asheville is 10.8% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a moderately priced market with 208 total rentals available across the city.
Price ranges
Studios rent for about $1,195/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,398/month, and 2-bedrooms near $1,703/month. Larger units reach $3,400/month for 4+ bedrooms, while houses rent for $2,100/month and apartments for $1,584/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
Malvern Hills rents rose 51.1% year over year to $2,040/month, contrasting with the citywide decline. North Asheville also saw a 31.1% increase to $1,541/month, showing localized growth amid broader market cooling.
Median rent
Median rent in Asheville
$1,740/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Asheville is $1,740 per month as of June 2026. This is 11% below the national average rent, or $210 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Asheville
208
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Asheville rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Asheville, NC
Average rent prices in Asheville have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 8% 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 $1,584, whereas a house costs $2,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Asheville run $1,399 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,700.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,195 |  1% | 17% | |
1 bedroom | $1,397 | No Change | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,703 | 1% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $2,095 | 1% | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $3,400 | 10% | 13% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Crowfields Condominiums | $1,610 | |
Downtown Asheville | $2,250 | |
East End Valley Street | $1,884 | |
Five Points | $1,822 | |
Grove Park Sunset | $1,843 | |
Historic Montford | $1,675 | |
Jackson Park | $1,845 | |
Kenilworth | $1,700 | |
Oakley | $1,995 | |
Westwood Place | $1,869 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,584 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,595 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,100 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,195
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
17%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,397
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,703
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,095
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,400
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
13%
Oakley
Average rent
$1,995
Downtown Asheville
Average rent
$2,250
East End Valley Street
Average rent
$1,884
Crowfields Condominiums
Average rent
$1,610
Jackson Park
Average rent
$1,845
Historic Montford
Average rent
$1,675
Grove Park Sunset
Average rent
$1,843
Kenilworth
Average rent
$1,700
Westwood Place
Average rent
$1,869
Five Points
Average rent
$1,822
Apartments
Average rent
$1,584
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,595
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$2,100
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
11%lower than the national median
5%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Asheville, NC is 6% lower than the median rent in Arden, NC.
Average rent in nearby cities
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114%$2,200
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15%$1,650
18%$2,100
36%$1,650
5%$1,750
34%$1,995
10%$1,947
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
House for rent in Asheville
7 Otis Campbell Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
Studio
0 baths
$450
House for rent
22h ago
120 Chamberlain Dr, Asheville, NC 28806
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,135–$1,785
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Bunea Vista condo for rent in Asheville
2 beds
1 bath
$1,195
Condo for rent
Available Jun 8
5d+ ago
280 Edgewood Rd, Asheville, NC 28804
2 beds
2 baths
$1,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Grove Park- Sunset house for rent in Asheville
55 Edgemont Rd #NA, Asheville, NC 28801
4 beds
4.5 baths
$10,500
House for rent
Available Jun 10
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Asheville
4 beds
0 baths
$5,500
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 3
2d ago
1 Page Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,360–$3,900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Blake Mountain Estates - Oak Park house for rent in Asheville
116 Overlook Rd #NA, Asheville, NC 28803
3 beds
3 baths
$3,800
House for rent
Available Jan 15
2d ago
Verified
500 S Skyloft Dr, Asheville, NC 28801
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,396–$2,416
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
600 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC 28804
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,495–$2,614
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
145 Monroe Creek Blvd, Asheville, NC 28806
3–4 beds
2 baths
$2,045–$2,535
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 14
20h ago
Verified
375 Spring Bluff Ln, Asheville, NC 28803
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,346–$3,050
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
145 Monroe Creek Blvd, Asheville, NC 28806
3–4 beds
2 baths
$2,045–$2,535
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 14
2d ago
Verified
500 S Skyloft Dr, Asheville, NC 28801
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,396–$2,416
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
600 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC 28804
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,495–$2,614
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
375 Spring Bluff Ln, Asheville, NC 28803
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,346–$3,050
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
600 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC 28804
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,495–$2,614
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
145 Monroe Creek Blvd, Asheville, NC 28806
3–4 beds
2 baths
$2,045–$2,535
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 14
20h ago
Verified
375 Spring Bluff Ln, Asheville, NC 28803
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,346–$3,050
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Asheville
3 beds
2 baths
$3,000
House 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 $1,740 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Asheville?
Average rent prices in Asheville have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.
How does Asheville rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Asheville is 11% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $210 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Asheville?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Asheville are Crowfields Condominiums ($1,610/mo), Historic Montford ($1,675/mo), and Kenilworth ($1,700/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?
Asheville's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,500 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,800 monthly. These figures represent the current market conditions, with one-bedrooms remaining relatively stable and two-bedrooms experiencing a slight decline from the previous year.
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).