Last updated on July 3, 2026

Average rent in
Black Mountain, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Black Mountain

$2,100/mo

increased by14%

vs previous year

The average rent in Black Mountain is $2,100 per month as of June 2026. This is 8% above the national average rent, or $150 more per month.

$1.90

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Black Mountain

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Black Mountain rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Black Mountain, NC

Average rent prices in Black Mountain have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 14% 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 Black Mountain, NC

Rent prices in Black Mountain vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Black Mountain is $1,598, whereas a house costs $2,275. 1-bedroom apartments in Black Mountain run $1,400 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,595.

Listings

Studio

$1,586

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,325

18%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,595

No Change

4%

3 bedroom

$2,300

3%

7%

4 bedroom

$3,500

1%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$1,586

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,325

Last 30 days

18%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,595

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Black Mountain, 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 Black Mountain, NC compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Black Mountain and Arden by all bedroom counts and property types.

Black Mountain

Median rent price$2,100
increased by8%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,809
decreased by7%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Black Mountain, NC is 16% higher than the median rent in Arden, NC.

Discover rentals in Black Mountain, NC

366 Genesis Cir #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Black Mountain

Apartment for rent

363 Old Us Hwy 70 E - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Black Mountain

2 beds

2 baths

$1,800

House for rent

Available Aug 3

34 Fortune St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Black Mountain

House for rent

15 15 Asa Court - 15 Asa Court - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Black Mountain

3BR/2.0BA

15 15 Asa Court - 15 Asa Court, Black Mountain, NC 28711

3 beds

2 baths

$1,950

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Black Mountain, NC

Quick answers to common questions about the Black Mountain rental market.

How much is rent in Black Mountain?

The average rent in Black Mountain is $2,100 per month as of June 27, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Black Mountain?

Average rent prices in Black Mountain have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 14% since last year.

How does Black Mountain rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Black Mountain is 8% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $150 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Black Mountain?

To comfortably afford rent in Black Mountain, you'd need to earn approximately $84,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Black Mountain?

Black Mountain offers good options for pet owners, with 31% of available listings welcoming pets. This amenity ties as one of the most common features in the local rental market alongside in-unit laundry and outdoor space.

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).

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