Last updated on September 19, 2026

Average rent in
Bryson City, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Bryson City

$1,550/mo

increased by18%

vs previous year

The average rent in Bryson City is $1,550 per month as of September 2026. This is 18% below the national average rent, or $350 less per month.

$1.95

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Bryson City

16

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Bryson City rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Bryson City, NC

Average rent prices in Bryson City have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 18% 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 Bryson City, NC

Rent prices in Bryson City vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Bryson City is $1,747, whereas a house costs $1,775. 1-bedroom apartments in Bryson City run $900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,600.

Listings

Studio

$950

-

-

1 bedroom

$900

No Change

-

2 bedroom

$1,600

40%

12%

3 bedroom

$2,300

6%

103%

4 bedroom

$2,350

2%

-

Studio

Average rent

$950

1 bedroom

Average rent

$900

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

40%

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

103%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,350

Last 30 days

2%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Bryson City, 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 Bryson City, NC compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Bryson City and Arden by all bedroom counts and property types.

Bryson City

Median rent price$1,550
decreased by18%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,647
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Bryson City, NC is 6% lower than the median rent in Arden, NC.

Discover rentals in Bryson City, NC

515 Mcmillian Rd - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

House for rent in Bryson City

515 Mcmillian Rd, Bryson City, NC 28713

3 beds

2 baths

$1,400

0 Needmore Rd - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

House for rent in Bryson City

Needmore 60

0 Needmore Rd, Bryson City, NC 28713

3 beds

2 baths

$1,500

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Frequently asked questions for Bryson City, NC

Quick answers to common questions about the Bryson City rental market.

How much is rent in Bryson City?

The average rent in Bryson City is $1,550 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Bryson City?

Average rent prices in Bryson City have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 18% since last year.

How does Bryson City rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Bryson City is 18% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $350 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Bryson City?

To comfortably afford rent in Bryson City, you'd need to earn approximately $62,000/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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