Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 28, 2026
Average rent in
Downtown Asheville, Asheville, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on October 28, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Downtown Asheville
$2,200/mo
12%vs previous year
The average rent in Downtown Asheville is $2,200 per month as of October 2026. This is 16% above the national average rent, or $300 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Downtown Asheville
12
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Downtown Asheville rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Downtown Asheville, Asheville, NC, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Downtown Asheville, Asheville, NC
Average rent prices in Downtown Asheville have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 12% 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
Downtown Asheville, Asheville, NC
Rent prices in Downtown Asheville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Asheville is $1,746, whereas a house costs $2,295. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Asheville run $1,490 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,886.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,081 | No Change | 37% | |
1 bedroom | $1,503 | 26% | 19% | |
2 bedroom | $1,937 |  17% | 48% | |
3 bedroom | $2,322 | No Change | 38% | |
4 bedroom | $3,900 | - | 20% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
East End Valley Street | $1,875 | |
Five Points | $1,897 | |
Grove Park Sunset | $1,834 | |
Historic Montford | $1,900 | |
Jackson Park | $1,895 | |
Kenilworth | $1,910 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,746 | No Change | 24% | |
Condos | $2,022 | 31% | 4% | |
Houses | $2,295 | 5% | 4% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,081
Last year
37%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,503
Last 30 days
26%
Last year
19%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,937
Last 30 days
17%
Last year
48%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,322
Last year
38%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,900
Last year
20%
East End Valley Street
Average rent
$1,875
Five Points
Average rent
$1,897
Grove Park Sunset
Average rent
$1,834
Historic Montford
Average rent
$1,900
Jackson Park
Average rent
$1,895
Kenilworth
Average rent
$1,910
Apartments
Average rent
$1,746
Last year
24%
Condos
Average rent
$2,022
Last 30 days
31%
Last year
4%
Houses
Average rent
$2,295
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
4%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Downtown Asheville, 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 Downtown Asheville, Asheville, NC compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Downtown Asheville and East End Valley Street by all bedroom counts and property types.
Downtown Asheville
16%higher than the national median
1%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Asheville, Asheville, NC is 17% higher than the median rent in East End Valley Street, Asheville, NC.
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Discover rentals in Downtown Asheville, Asheville, NC
5d+ ago
Downtown Asheville house for rent in Asheville
16 Ravenscroft Dr, Asheville, NC 28801
1 bed
1 bath
$700
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 24
5d+ ago
Downtown Asheville house for rent in Asheville
28 Ravenscroft Dr, Asheville, NC 28801
1 bed
1 bath
$775
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 25
5d+ ago
55 Grove St, Asheville, NC 28801
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Asheville apartment for rent in Asheville
1 bed
1 bath
$1,195
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 5
7h ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$7,511
Price dropped $419Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
2d ago
1 Page Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
2 beds
2 baths
$4,100–$4,900
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Asheville apartment for rent in Asheville
130C Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
1 bed
1 bath
$2,250
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
29 Page Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,200–$2,300
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Asheville condo for rent in Asheville
1 bed
1 bath
$1,595
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Condo for rent
Available Sep 22
2d ago
29 Page Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,200–$2,300
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Asheville apartment for rent in Asheville
1 bed
1 bath
$1,195
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 5
5d+ ago
Downtown Asheville condo for rent in Asheville
1 bed
1 bath
$1,850
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Asheville condo for rent in Asheville
1 bed
1 bath
$1,595
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Condo for rent
Available Sep 22
7h ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$7,511
Price dropped $419Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Asheville apartment for rent in Asheville
132A Biltmore Ave #132A, Asheville, NC 28801
2 beds
2 baths
$2,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Asheville condo for rent in Asheville
1 bed
1 bath
$1,595
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Condo for rent
Available Sep 22
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Frequently asked questions for Downtown Asheville, Asheville, NC
Quick answers to common questions about the Downtown Asheville rental market.
How much is rent in Downtown Asheville?
The average rent in Downtown Asheville is $2,200 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Downtown Asheville?
Average rent prices in Downtown Asheville have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 12% since last year.
How does Downtown Asheville rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Downtown Asheville is 16% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $300 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Downtown Asheville?
To comfortably afford rent in Downtown Asheville, you'd need to earn approximately $88,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).