Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on February 23, 2026

Average rent in
Cullowhee, NC

Last updated on February 23, 2026

Last updated on February 23, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Cullowhee, NC is $1,000. This is -47%, or $900, lower than the national average.

$2.45

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,000

decreased by13%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

22

for rent on Zumper.com

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Cullowhee, NC is $1,000. This is -47%, or $900, lower than the national average.

$2.45

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

22%
67%
8%
3%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000

Households

87%
13%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Cullowhee, NC

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Cullowhee, NC have increased by 10% in the last month and have decreased by 13% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Cullowhee, NC

The monthly rent for an apartment in Cullowhee, NC is $1,000. A 1-bedroom apartment in Cullowhee, NC costs about $1,000 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,300. Houses for rent in Cullowhee, NC are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,800.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$995

10%

10%

2 bedroom

$1,425

3%

22%

3 bedroom

$2,100

5%

23%

4 bedroom

$3,225

No Change

499%

Studio

$900

9%

13%

Studio

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$995

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,425

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

22%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

23%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,225

Last year

499%

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.

Compare rent prices in Cullowhee, NC to other cities

Median rent prices in Cullowhee, NC for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Bryson City, NC.

Cullowhee

Median rent price$1,000
decreased by47%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,250
decreased by34%

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.

More data insights and reports

View the National Rent Report

National Rent Report

View the Canadian Rent Report

Canadian Rent Report

View the Annual Rent Report

Annual Rent Report

Are you interested in licensing our current and historical rental real estate data, or do you have custom data requests? Contact datalicensing@zumper.com.

Average rent in
Nearby cities

Explore rent trends in other markets

Bryson City

$1,250

decreased by10%

Last year

Canton

$1,814

increased by4%

Last year

Clemson

$1,200

increased by1%

Last year

Clyde

$992

decreased by30%

Last year

Fletcher

$2,475

increased by13%

Last year

Hendersonville

$1,800

increased by3%

Last year

Lake Junaluska

$1,525

N/A

Last year

Maggie Valley

$900

decreased by13%

Last year

Sylva

$1,700

increased by6%

Last year

Tuckasegee

$1,350

N/A

Last year

Waynesville

$1,750

increased by4%

Last year

Whittier

$1,200

decreased by21%

Last year

Apartments for rent in Arden

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

3d ago

Apartment for rent

The Landing at Western Carolina - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

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

2d ago

8.8

Very good

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000–$1,200

Apartment for rent

Campus Apartments Riverside - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.5

Very good

Campus Apartments Riverside

40 Medallion Dr, Cullowhee, NC 28723

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250–$1,300

Apartment for rent

1781 Wayehutta Rd - Photo 1 of 1

21h ago

House for rent in Cullowhee

4 beds

2 baths

$2,350

House for rent