Last updated on August 24, 2026

Average rent in
Cullowhee, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Cullowhee

$1,250/mo

increased by25%

vs previous year

The average rent in Cullowhee is $1,250 per month as of August 2026. This is 35% below the national average rent, or $675 less per month.

$1.83

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Cullowhee

14

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Cullowhee 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+

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

Rent trends in Cullowhee, NC

Average rent prices in Cullowhee have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 25% 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 $1,250, whereas a house costs $1,825. 1-bedroom apartments in Cullowhee run $900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,350.

Listings

Studio

$950

4%

16%

1 bedroom

$1,222

6%

22%

2 bedroom

$1,650

3%

43%

3 bedroom

$1,950

5%

40%

4 bedroom

$2,300

11%

320%

Studio

Average rent

$950

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

16%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,222

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

22%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

43%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

40%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

320%

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$1,250
decreased by35%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,400
decreased by27%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Cullowhee, NC is 11% 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

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

47 Legacy Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Cullowhee

SINGLE_FAMILY - Cullowhee, NC

47 Legacy Ln, Cullowhee, NC 28723

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,800

House for rent

22 W Buzzards Roost Rd #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Cullowhee

22 West Buzzard's Roost Road - 1

22 W Buzzards Roost Rd #1, Cullowhee, NC 28723

4 beds

3 baths

$2,400

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 15

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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 $1,250 per month as of August 22, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Cullowhee?

Average rent prices in Cullowhee have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 25% since last year.

How does Cullowhee rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Cullowhee is 35% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $675 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 $50,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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