Last updated on October 15, 2026

Average rent in
Hendersonville, NC

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Hendersonville rent stands today

    Hendersonville, NC rent rose 2.9% year over year to a current median of $1,800/month. Renters today are paying $306 more per month on average than last year despite a 1.6% month-over-month decline in October 2026.

  • Hendersonville, NC sits 5.3% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 112 total rentals offering a smaller but accessible market for renters.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Hendersonville, NC rent for $1,125/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,285/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,550/month, while 3-bedrooms reach $2,398/month and 4+ bedrooms $3,499/month. These bedroom tiers represent the range of rents available to most renters.

Median rent

Median rent in Hendersonville

$1,800/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Hendersonville is $1,800 per month as of October 2026. This is 5% below the national average rent, or $100 less per month.

$1.54

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Hendersonville

112

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Hendersonville rentals at each price point

35%26%18%9%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Hendersonville, NC

Average rent prices in Hendersonville have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 Hendersonville, NC

Rent prices in Hendersonville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Hendersonville is $1,397, whereas a house costs $2,025. 1-bedroom apartments in Hendersonville run $1,275 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,407.

Listings

Studio

$1,125

2%

18%

1 bedroom

$1,285

2%

12%

2 bedroom

$1,550

1%

12%

3 bedroom

$2,397

5%

16%

4 bedroom

$3,499

22%

56%

Studio

Average rent

$1,125

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

18%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,285

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,550

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,397

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

16%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,499

Last 30 days

22%

Last year

56%

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

Compare median rent prices in Hendersonville and Arden by all bedroom counts and property types.

Hendersonville

Median rent price$1,800
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,660
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Hendersonville, NC is 8% higher than the median rent in Arden, NC.

Discover rentals in Hendersonville, NC

Hawkins Pointe - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted
New construction

6h ago

6.9

Good

Hawkins Pointe

750 6th Ave W, Hendersonville, NC 28739

1–2 beds

1 bath

$318–$1,213

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
1522 Greenville Hwy #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Hendersonville

Charming Cottage

1522 Greenville Hwy #3, Hendersonville, NC 28792

1 bed

1 bath

$800

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
2148 Howard Gap Rd #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Hendersonville

Clean and Cozy 2 Bed 1 Bath Ground Unit

2148 Howard Gap Rd #2, Hendersonville, NC 28792

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
607 Hebron Rd #6 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Condo for rent in Hendersonville

2 beds

2 baths

$1,200

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Hendersonville, NC

Quick answers to common questions about the Hendersonville rental market.

How much is rent in Hendersonville?

The average rent in Hendersonville is $1,800 per month as of October 10, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Hendersonville?

Average rent prices in Hendersonville have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Hendersonville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Hendersonville is 5% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $100 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Hendersonville?

To comfortably afford rent in Hendersonville, you'd need to earn approximately $72,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

April offers the best rental deals in Hendersonville, with rents running about 9% lower than July, which sees the highest prices of the year.

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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