Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on April 30, 2026

Average rent in
Jefferson, NC

Last updated on April 30, 2026

Last updated on April 30, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Jefferson, NC is $1,340. This is -31%, or $609, lower than the national average.

$4.74

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,340

increased by11%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

19

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Jefferson, NC is $1,340. This is -31%, or $609, lower than the national average.

$4.74

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

5%
45%
35%
15%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000

Households

52%
48%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Jefferson, NC

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Jefferson, NC have increased by 25% in the last month and have increased by 11% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Jefferson, NC

The monthly rent for an apartment in Jefferson, NC is $1,167. A 1-bedroom apartment in Jefferson, NC costs about $975 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,300. Houses for rent in Jefferson, NC are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,575.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,200

43%

No Change

2 bedroom

$1,750

2%

57%

3 bedroom

$1,735

22%

16%

4 bedroom

$910

-

-

Studio

$1,000

No Change

15%

Studio

Average rent

$1,000

Last year

15%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

43%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

57%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,735

Last 30 days

22%

Last year

16%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$910

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.

Compare rent prices in Jefferson, NC to other cities

Median rent prices in Jefferson, NC for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Abingdon, VA.

Jefferson

Median rent price$1,340
decreased by31%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,200
decreased by38%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Jefferson, NC is 12% higher than the median rent in Abingdon, VA.

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mill407 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

mill407

407 W Main St, Jefferson, NC 28640

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Apartment for rent

111 Laurel Oak Ct #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Jefferson

111 Laurel Oak Court - 1

111 Laurel Oak Ct #1, Jefferson, NC 28640

2 beds

2 baths

$1,800

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Available Apr 19