Last updated on May 17, 2026

Average rent in
Black Mountain, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Black Mountain

$2,075/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Black Mountain is $2,075 per month as of May 2026. This is 6% above the national average rent, or $126 more per month.

$1.77

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Black Mountain

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Black Mountain rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%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 2% 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 $1,532, whereas a house costs $2,295. 1-bedroom apartments in Black Mountain run $2,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,595.

Listings

Studio

$1,900

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,307

7%

3%

2 bedroom

$1,975

2%

13%

3 bedroom

$2,350

2%

11%

4 bedroom

$2,799

34%

16%

Studio

Average rent

$1,900

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,307

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,975

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

13%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,350

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,799

Last 30 days

34%

Last year

16%

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$2,075
increased by6%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,944

Equal to the the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Black Mountain, NC is 7% 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

6 E Market St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Black Mountain

2 beds

1 bath

$1,695

$1,595

Price drop

Apartment for rent

15 Asa Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Black Mountain

3BR/2.0BA

15 Asa Ct, Black Mountain, NC 28711

3 beds

2 baths

$1,950

Apartment for rent

34 Fortune St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Black Mountain

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 $2,075 per month as of May 16, 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 2% since last year.

How does Black Mountain rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Black Mountain is 6% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $126 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 $83,000/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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