Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 13, 2026
Average rent in
Jefferson, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on September 13, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Jefferson
$1,500/mo
43%vs previous year
The average rent in Jefferson is $1,500 per month as of September 2026. This is 21% below the national average rent, or $400 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Jefferson
19
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Jefferson rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Jefferson, NC
Average rent prices in Jefferson have increased by 89% over the last month and have increased by 43% 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 $1,000, whereas a house costs $1,870. 1-bedroom apartments in Jefferson run $975 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $950.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,600 | No Change | 99% | |
1 bedroom | $1,455 | 8% | 59% | |
2 bedroom | $1,400 | 33% | 41% | |
3 bedroom | $2,385 | No Change | 23% | |
4 bedroom | $2,200 | - | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Jefferson Landing | $1,587 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,000 | 11% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,150 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $1,870 | 20% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,600
Last year
99%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,455
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
59%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
33%
Last year
41%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,385
Last year
23%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Jefferson Landing
Average rent
$1,587
Apartments
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
11%
Condos
Average rent
$2,150
Houses
Average rent
$1,870
Last 30 days
20%
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
21%lower than the national median
21%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Jefferson, NC is equal to the median rent in Abingdon, VA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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34%$850
27%$1,050
15%$1,400
5%$1,122
14%$1,902
15%$1,855
28%$1,020
17%$2,095
8%$1,117
11%$1,625
8%$1,274
37%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
Jefferson Landing condo for rent in Jefferson
155 Birkdale Ct #C6-1, Jefferson, NC 28640
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
Condo for rent
3d ago
Academy St, Jefferson, NC 28640
1 bed
1 bath
$975
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Jefferson Landing house for rent in Jefferson
312 Glenwood Dr, Jefferson, NC 28640
3 beds
2 baths
$2,500
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
5d+ ago
House for rent in Jefferson
111 Laurel Oak Ct #1, Jefferson, NC 28640
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,800
House for rent
Available Oct 18
3d ago
Academy St, Jefferson, NC 28640
1 bed
1 bath
$975
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Academy St, Jefferson, NC 28640
1 bed
1 bath
$975
Apartment for rent
4d ago
407 W Main St, Jefferson, NC 28640
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment 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 $1,500 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Jefferson?
Average rent prices in Jefferson have increased by 89% over the last month and have increased by 43% since last year.
How does Jefferson rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Jefferson is 21% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $400 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 $60,000/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).