Last updated on August 22, 2026

Average rent in
Candler, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Candler

$1,997/mo

increased by13%

vs previous year

The average rent in Candler is $1,997 per month as of August 2026. This is 4% above the national average rent, or $72 more per month.

$1.23

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Candler

13

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Candler 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

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Candler, NC, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Candler, NC

Average rent prices in Candler have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 13% 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 Candler, NC

Rent prices in Candler vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Candler is $1,575, whereas a house costs $2,087. 1-bedroom apartments in Candler run $1,479 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,950.

Listings

Studio

$1,500

No Change

20%

1 bedroom

$1,479

27%

11%

2 bedroom

$1,679

3%

18%

3 bedroom

$1,972

4%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,850

3%

65%

Studio

Average rent

$1,500

Last year

20%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,479

Last 30 days

27%

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,679

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

18%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,972

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,850

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

65%

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

Compare median rent prices in Candler and Avery Creek by all bedroom counts and property types.

Candler

Median rent price$1,997
increased by4%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,782
decreased by7%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Candler, NC is 12% higher than the median rent in Avery Creek, NC.

Discover rentals in Candler, NC

15 Misty Mountain Way #20 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Candler

3 beds

2 baths

$1,495

House for rent

Available May 11

32 Malcolm Ct - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Townhouse for rent in Candler

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,025

House for rent

Available Aug 20

45 Hamrick Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Candler

Hamrick Farms by D.R. Horton

45 Hamrick Dr, Candler, NC 28715

4 beds

2.5 baths

$2,550

House for rent

Available Aug 14

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Frequently asked questions for Candler, NC

Quick answers to common questions about the Candler rental market.

How much is rent in Candler?

The average rent in Candler is $1,997 per month as of August 15, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Candler?

Average rent prices in Candler have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 13% since last year.

How does Candler rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Candler is 4% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $72 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Candler?

To comfortably afford rent in Candler, you'd need to earn approximately $80,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Candler?

June offers the best rental deals in Candler, with rents running about 17% lower than the peak season in October. This seasonal swing can translate to meaningful savings if you can time your apartment search for early summer rather than fall.

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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