Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 14, 2026
Average rent in
Jefferson, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on June 14, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Jefferson
$1,800/mo
60%vs previous year
The average rent in Jefferson is $1,800 per month as of June 2026. This is 8% below the national average rent, or $150 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Jefferson
19
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 60% 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 $1,150, whereas a house costs $1,837. 1-bedroom apartments in Jefferson run $975 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $950.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,600 | 138% | 71% | |
1 bedroom | $1,087 |  24% | 15% | |
2 bedroom | $1,700 | 2% | 36% | |
3 bedroom | $1,875 | 22% | 29% | |
4 bedroom | $2,000 | - | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Jefferson Landing | $1,750 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,150 | 8% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,900 | 1% | - | |
Houses | $1,837 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
138%
Last year
71%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,087
Last 30 days
24%
Last year
15%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
36%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,875
Last 30 days
22%
Last year
29%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Jefferson Landing
Average rent
$1,750
Apartments
Average rent
$1,150
Last 30 days
8%
Condos
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$1,837
Last 30 days
1%
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
8%lower than the national median
31%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Jefferson, NC is 33% higher than the median rent in Abingdon, VA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$1,350
4%$775
3%$1,045
19%$1,700
14%$1,095
3%$2,070
5%$1,095
6%$1,200
18%$1,995
15%$1,050
55%$1,742
2%$1,050
24%Discover rentals in Jefferson, NC
5d+ ago
Jefferson Landing townhouse for rent in Jefferson
419 E Landing Dr #A3, Jefferson, NC 28640
2 beds
2 baths
$2,900
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Jefferson
513 E Main St, Jefferson, NC 28640
Studio
3 baths
$2,495
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
Condo for rent
4d ago
Academy St, Jefferson, NC 28640
1–2 beds
1 bath
$975–$1,300
Apartment for rent
1d ago
102 Mcconnell St, Jefferson, NC 28640
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
2d ago
107 Mcneill St, Jefferson, NC 28640
1–2 beds
1 bath
$850–$950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
407 W Main St, Jefferson, NC 28640
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Apartment 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
Condo 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 $1,800 per month as of June 13, 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 60% since last year.
How does Jefferson rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Jefferson is 8% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $150 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 $72,000/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).