Last updated on November 3, 2026

Average rent in
Bryson City, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Bryson City

$1,450/mo

increased by18%

vs previous year

The average rent in Bryson City is $1,450 per month as of October 2026. This is 24% below the national average rent, or $450 less per month.

$2.45

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Bryson City

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Bryson City rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%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 $1,250, whereas a house costs $1,475. 1-bedroom apartments in Bryson City run $1,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,400.

Listings

Studio

$1,000

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,200

No Change

33%

2 bedroom

$1,475

37%

42%

3 bedroom

$2,200

No Change

56%

4 bedroom

$2,200

No Change

220%

Studio

Average rent

$1,000

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last year

33%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,475

Last 30 days

37%

Last year

42%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last year

56%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last year

220%

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$1,450
decreased by24%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,704
decreased by10%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Bryson City, NC is 15% lower than the median rent in Arden, NC.

Discover rentals in Bryson City, NC

0 Needmore Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Bryson City

Needmore 60

0 Needmore Rd, Bryson City, NC 28713

3 beds

2 baths

$1,500

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.
83 Sandlin Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Bryson City

3 beds

2 baths

$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.

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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 $1,450 per month as of October 31, 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 24% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $450 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 $58,000/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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