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Last updated on October 31, 2026
Average rent in
Boone, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on October 31, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Boone, NC rent fell 28.4% year over year, with a current median of $1,575/month. Renters today are paying $625 less per month on average than last year, showing a cooldown in the market.
Compared to national trends
Boone sits 17.1% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a relatively accessible market for renters despite the recent decline in rents.
Price ranges
Studios in Boone run around $1,650/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,300/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,350/month, with 3-bedrooms and 4+ bedrooms both near $2,400/month. Houses rent for a median of $2,450/month while apartments sit at $1,200/month, showing distinct price tiers across property types.
Neighborhood spotlight
Riverview Heights rents rose 14.6% year over year to $1,375/month across 20 rentals, contrasting with the citywide decline of 28.4%. Downtown Boone also saw a 4.3% increase to $1,200/month, showing localized strength amid broader market cooling.
Median rent
Median rent in Boone
$1,575/mo
28%vs previous year
The average rent in Boone is $1,575 per month as of October 2026. This is 17% below the national average rent, or $325 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Boone
53
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Boone rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Boone, NC
Average rent prices in Boone have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 28% 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
Boone, NC
Rent prices in Boone vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Boone is $1,200, whereas a house costs $2,450. 1-bedroom apartments in Boone run $1,210 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,200.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,650 | 72% |  38% | |
1 bedroom | $1,300 | 8% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,350 | No Change | 39% | |
3 bedroom | $2,417 | No Change | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,400 | 4% | 9% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Boone | $1,200 | |
Mountain Aire | $1,662 | |
Riverview Heights | $1,375 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,200 | 9% | 9% | |
Condos | $1,850 | No Change | 22% | |
Houses | $2,450 | No Change | 11% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
72%
Last year
38%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,350
Last year
39%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,417
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
9%
Downtown Boone
Average rent
$1,200
Mountain Aire
Average rent
$1,662
Riverview Heights
Average rent
$1,375
Apartments
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
9%
Condos
Average rent
$1,850
Last year
22%
Houses
Average rent
$2,450
Last year
11%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Boone, 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 Boone, NC compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Boone and Banner Elk by all bedroom counts and property types.
Boone
17%lower than the national median
Equal to the the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Boone, NC is 17% lower than the median rent in Banner Elk, NC.
Average rent in nearby cities
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26%$1,350
4%$1,595
2%$1,250
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2%$1,800
620%$1,400
7%$1,355
3%$1,600
10%Discover rentals in Boone, NC
3d ago
124 Assembly Dr, Boone, NC 28607
2–4 beds
2 baths
$600–$770
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
154 Tulip Tree Ln, Boone, NC 28607
4 beds
4 baths
$700–$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.Apartment for rent
3d ago
268 Faculty St, Boone, NC 28607
2 beds
1 bath
$790
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
3d ago
1794 Poplar Grove Rd, Boone, NC 28607
2–3 beds
2–3 baths
$825–$910
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
3d ago
291 Stratford Ln, Boone, NC 28607
3 beds
2 baths
$2,900–$2,980
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
5d+ ago
House for rent in Boone
3 beds
2 baths
$2,825
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
5d+ ago
House for rent in Boone
3 beds
2 baths
$2,815
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
4d ago
House for rent in Boone
168 Carson Ct #NA, Boone, NC 28607
2 beds
2.5 baths
$2,400
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.House for rent
Available Jan 1
2d ago
Verified
129 Terrace Lane, Boone, NC 28607
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,375–$1,950
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
1d ago
219 Green St, Boone, NC 28607
2 beds
1 bath
$1,232
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
1d ago
Condo for rent in Boone
565 Peaceful Haven Dr, Boone, NC 28607
2 beds
2.5 baths
$1,930
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
2d ago
House for rent in Boone
2 beds
1 bath
$1,600
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
2d ago
Verified
129 Terrace Lane, Boone, NC 28607
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,375–$1,950
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
Verified
165 Franklin Dr #NA, Boone, NC 28607
2 beds
2 baths
$2,200
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.House for rent
Available Nov 1
2d ago
202 Robin Ln, Boone, NC 28607
4 beds
4 baths
$860
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
295 Old Bristol Rd, Boone, NC 28607
4 beds
4 baths
$910–$915
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
Verified
165 Franklin Dr #NA, Boone, NC 28607
2 beds
2 baths
$2,200
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.House for rent
Available Nov 1
1d ago
219 Green St, Boone, NC 28607
2 beds
1 bath
$1,232
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
1d ago
419 Mountaineer Dr, Boone, NC 28607
2 beds
2 baths
$1,100
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.Apartment for rent
2d ago
475 Blowing Rock Rd, Boone, NC 28607
Studio
1 bath
$1,325–$1,360
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
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Frequently asked questions for Boone, NC
Quick answers to common questions about the Boone rental market.
How much is rent in Boone?
The average rent in Boone is $1,575 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Boone?
Average rent prices in Boone have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 28% since last year.
How does Boone rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Boone is 17% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $325 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Boone?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Boone are Downtown Boone ($1,200/mo), Riverview Heights ($1,375/mo), and Mountain Aire ($1,662/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Boone?
To comfortably afford rent in Boone, you'd need to earn approximately $63,000/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).