Last updated on August 21, 2026

Average rent in
Black Mountain, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Black Mountain

$1,950/mo

decreased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Black Mountain is $1,950 per month as of August 2026. This is 1% above the national average rent, or $25 more per month.

$1.67

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Black Mountain

25

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Black Mountain rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%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 decreased by 9% over the last month and have decreased by 9% 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 $1,322, whereas a house costs $2,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Black Mountain run $1,295 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,295.

Listings

Studio

$1,395

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,009

2%

16%

2 bedroom

$1,850

7%

5%

3 bedroom

$2,300

4%

19%

4 bedroom

$5,500

13%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,395

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,009

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

16%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

19%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,500

Last 30 days

13%

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$1,950
increased by1%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,739
decreased by10%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Black Mountain, NC is 12% higher than the median rent in Arden, NC.

Discover rentals in Black Mountain, NC

250 Avena Rd #11 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Black Mountain

2 beds

1 bath

$1,295

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 10

4 4 Greenbriar Rd - 4 Greenbriar #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Black Mountain

2BR/1.0BA

4 4 Greenbriar Rd - 4 Greenbriar #B, Black Mountain, NC 28711

2 beds

1 bath

$1,400

House for rent

17A Tree Canopy Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Black Mountain

2BR/2.0BA

17A Tree Canopy Ln, Black Mountain, NC 28711

2 beds

2 baths

$1,650

House for rent

113 East St - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Condo for rent in Black Mountain

3 beds

2.5 baths

$1,895

$1,675

Price drop

Condo for rent

Available Aug 4

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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 $1,950 per month as of August 15, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Black Mountain?

Average rent prices in Black Mountain have decreased by 9% over the last month and have decreased by 9% since last year.

How does Black Mountain rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Black Mountain is 1% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $25 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 $78,000/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).

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