Last updated on July 16, 2026

Average rent in
Hendersonville, NC

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Hendersonville, NC rent slipped 7.1% year over year, with a current median of $1,625/month. Renters today are paying $168 less per month on average than last year, following a downward trend from the $2,150/month peak in July 2024.

  • Hendersonville sits 16.7% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 70 total rentals available, positioning it as a smaller market with relatively accessible rents.

  • Price ranges

    Studio rents in Hendersonville start at $1,000/month, with 1-bedroom units at $1,212/month and 2-bedrooms at $1,510/month. Larger units reach $2,298/month for 3-bedrooms and $2,750/month for 4+ bedrooms. The 4+ bedroom median of $2,750/month represents the upper end of the bedroom rent spectrum.

Median rent

Median rent in Hendersonville

$1,625/mo

decreased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Hendersonville is $1,625 per month as of July 2026. This is 17% below the national average rent, or $325 less per month.

$1.55

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Hendersonville

70

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Hendersonville rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%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 increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 7% 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 $1,295, whereas a house costs $1,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Hendersonville run $1,250 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,375.

Listings

Studio

$1,000

3%

22%

1 bedroom

$1,212

1%

7%

2 bedroom

$1,510

No Change

11%

3 bedroom

$2,297

1%

5%

4 bedroom

$2,750

6%

22%

Studio

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

22%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,212

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,510

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,297

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,750

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

22%

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$1,625
decreased by17%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,716
decreased by12%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Hendersonville, NC is 5% lower than the median rent in Arden, NC.

Discover rentals in Hendersonville, NC

337 1st Ave W #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Hendersonville

337 1st Ave W #3, Hendersonville, NC 28739

1 bed

0 baths

$695

Apartment for rent

2138 Howard Gap Rd #7 - Photo 1 of 1

21h ago

Apartment for rent in Hendersonville

2138 Howard Gap Rd #7, Hendersonville, NC 28792

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

182 Ewart Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

182 Ewart Dr

182 Ewart Dr, Hendersonville, NC 28739

2 beds

1 bath

$1,275

Apartment for rent

CATM 52 - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

4h ago

7.9

Very good

CATM 52

52 Charleston View Ct, Hendersonville, NC 28792

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,350–$1,695

Apartment for rent

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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 $1,625 per month as of July 11, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Hendersonville?

Average rent prices in Hendersonville have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.

How does Hendersonville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Hendersonville is 17% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $325 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 $65,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Hendersonville's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,200 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,600 monthly. These figures reflect current market conditions across the city's rental inventory.

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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