Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Average rent in
Jefferson, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Jefferson
$1,320/mo
26%vs previous year
The average rent in Jefferson is $1,320 per month as of October 2026. This is 31% below the national average rent, or $580 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Jefferson
22
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Jefferson rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Jefferson, NC
Average rent prices in Jefferson have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 26% 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
Jefferson, NC
Rent prices in Jefferson vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Jefferson is $1,200, whereas a house costs $2,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Jefferson run $1,300 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,100.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,300 | 534% | 24% | |
1 bedroom | $1,325 | 41% | 172% | |
2 bedroom | $1,320 |  33% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $2,495 | No Change | 66% | |
4 bedroom | $2,000 | - | 150% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Jefferson Landing | $1,750 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,200 | 12% | 4% | |
Condos | $1,850 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $2,400 | No Change | 37% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
534%
Last year
24%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,325
Last 30 days
41%
Last year
172%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,320
Last 30 days
33%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,495
Last year
66%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last year
150%
Jefferson Landing
Average rent
$1,750
Apartments
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
4%
Condos
Average rent
$1,850
Houses
Average rent
$2,400
Last year
37%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Jefferson, 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 Jefferson, NC compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Jefferson and Abingdon by all bedroom counts and property types.
Jefferson
31%lower than the national median
21%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Jefferson, NC is 12% lower than the median rent in Abingdon, VA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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20%$730
4%$1,100
15%$1,337
1%$1,095
15%$1,925
1%$1,182
13%$1,100
4%$2,072
10%$1,600
38%$1,600
10%$1,304
2%Discover rentals in Jefferson, NC
2d ago
337 Academy St, Jefferson, NC 28640
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,100–$1,500
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.Apartment for rent
13h ago
102 Mcconnell St, Jefferson, NC 28640
2 beds
1 bath
$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.Apartment for rent
2d ago
407 W Main St, Jefferson, NC 28640
2 beds
1 bath
$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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Jefferson Landing house for rent in Jefferson
312 Glenwood Dr, Jefferson, NC 28640
3 beds
2 baths
$2,500
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
Jefferson Landing townhouse for rent in Jefferson
419 E Landing Dr #A3, Jefferson, NC 28640
2 beds
2 baths
$2,900
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Jefferson
513 E Main St, Jefferson, NC 28640
Studio
1 bath
$2,695
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
Jefferson Landing condo for rent in Jefferson
155 Birkdale Ct #C6-1, Jefferson, NC 28640
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
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.Condo for rent
2d ago
337 Academy St, Jefferson, NC 28640
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,100–$1,500
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Jefferson Landing house for rent in Jefferson
312 Glenwood Dr, Jefferson, NC 28640
3 beds
2 baths
$2,500
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
Jefferson Landing condo for rent in Jefferson
155 Birkdale Ct #C6-1, Jefferson, NC 28640
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
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.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Jefferson
513 E Main St, Jefferson, NC 28640
Studio
1 bath
$2,695
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.House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Jefferson, NC
Quick answers to common questions about the Jefferson rental market.
How much is rent in Jefferson?
The average rent in Jefferson is $1,320 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Jefferson?
Average rent prices in Jefferson have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 26% since last year.
How does Jefferson rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Jefferson is 31% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $580 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Jefferson?
To comfortably afford rent in Jefferson, you'd need to earn approximately $53,000/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).