Last updated on July 9, 2026

Average rent in
Cullowhee, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Cullowhee

$1,100/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Cullowhee is $1,100 per month as of July 2026. This is 44% below the national average rent, or $850 less per month.

$2.40

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Cullowhee

21

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Cullowhee 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 Cullowhee, NC

Average rent prices in Cullowhee have increased by 13% over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 Cullowhee, NC

Rent prices in Cullowhee vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Cullowhee is $1,100, whereas a house costs $1,695. 1-bedroom apartments in Cullowhee run $1,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,300.

Listings

Studio

$900

3%

12%

1 bedroom

$1,050

1%

15%

2 bedroom

$1,300

2%

5%

3 bedroom

$2,000

No Change

28%

4 bedroom

$2,300

5%

240%

Studio

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

12%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,050

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

15%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last year

28%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

240%

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

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

Cullowhee

Median rent price$1,100
decreased by44%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,375
decreased by29%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Cullowhee, NC is 20% lower than the median rent in Bryson City, NC.

Discover rentals in Cullowhee, NC

Highlands at Cullowhee Nice at a Great Price! Private Bedroom in a 4 Bedroom Apartment, shared common area next to WCU. - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent

The Landing at Western Carolina - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

The Landing at Western Carolina

1 Landing Ln, Cullowhee, NC 28723

3–5 beds

3–5 baths

$675–$725

Apartment for rent

Discover Comfortable and Affordable Living at Campus Apartments West - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Apartment for rent

Remington Drive (Upper) - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

Remington Drive (Upper)

130 Remington Dr, Cullowhee, NC 28723

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Cullowhee, NC

Quick answers to common questions about the Cullowhee rental market.

How much is rent in Cullowhee?

The average rent in Cullowhee is $1,100 per month as of July 4, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Cullowhee?

Average rent prices in Cullowhee have increased by 13% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does Cullowhee rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Cullowhee is 44% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $850 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Cullowhee?

To comfortably afford rent in Cullowhee, you'd need to earn approximately $44,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Cullowhee, NC is $982, while a 2-bedroom apartment averages $1,275.

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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