Last updated on May 24, 2026

Average rent in
Cullowhee, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Cullowhee

$1,100/mo

increased by10%

vs previous year

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

$2.26

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Cullowhee

25

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Cullowhee rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 10% 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 $1,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Cullowhee run $1,050 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,250.

Listings

Studio

$950

3%

1%

1 bedroom

$1,150

1%

19%

2 bedroom

$1,200

1%

4%

3 bedroom

$2,000

1%

41%

4 bedroom

$2,500

63%

360%

Studio

Average rent

$950

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,150

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

19%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

41%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

63%

Last year

360%

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$1,389
decreased by29%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Cullowhee, NC is 21% 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

2d ago

Apartment for rent

The Landing at Western Carolina - Photo 1 of 1

2d 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

61 S Country Club Dr #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Cullowhee

Apartment for rent

318N Country Club Dr #1 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

House for rent in Cullowhee

Mills Rentals - Country Club 318 - 1

318N Country Club Dr #1, Cullowhee, NC 28723

4 beds

3 baths

$1,700

House for rent

Available Sep 1

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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 May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Cullowhee?

Average rent prices in Cullowhee have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 10% 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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