Last updated on May 18, 2026

Average rent in
Candler, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Candler

$1,812/mo

decreased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Candler is $1,812 per month as of May 2026. This is 7% below the national average rent, or $136 less per month.

$1.30

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Candler

21

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Candler rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Candler, NC

Average rent prices in Candler have increased by 9% over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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 $1,600, whereas a house costs $1,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Candler run $1,450 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,600.

Listings

Studio

$1,195

5%

9%

1 bedroom

$1,469

27%

12%

2 bedroom

$1,600

2%

6%

3 bedroom

$1,922

8%

5%

4 bedroom

$2,850

37%

14%

Studio

Average rent

$1,195

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,469

Last 30 days

27%

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,922

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,850

Last 30 days

37%

Last year

14%

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$1,812
decreased by7%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,750
decreased by10%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Candler, NC is 4% higher than the median rent in Avery Creek, NC.

Discover rentals in Candler, NC

Willow Wood - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

Willow Wood

Willow Wood Rd, Candler, NC 28715

2 beds

1 bath

$1,150

Apartment for rent

143 Carrion Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Candler

2 beds

2 baths

$1,345

$1,195

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 5

203B Dogwood Rd - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

House for rent in Candler

House for rent

26 Misty Mountain Way #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Candler

3 beds

2 baths

$1,295

House for rent

Available May 6

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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 $1,812 per month as of May 16, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Candler?

Average rent prices in Candler have increased by 9% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.

How does Candler rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Candler is 7% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $136 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Candler?

To comfortably afford rent in Candler, you'd need to earn approximately $73,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Candler's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,300 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,700 per month. These figures reflect current pricing across the city's rental inventory.

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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