Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 15, 2026

Average rent in
Jefferson, NC

Last updated on March 15, 2026

Last updated on March 15, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Jefferson, NC is $1,585. This is -17%, or $316, lower than the national average.

$2.90

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,585

increased by60%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

16

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Jefferson, NC is $1,585. This is -17%, or $316, lower than the national average.

$2.90

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

47%
24%
29%
$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 decreased by 28% in the last month and have increased by 60% 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 $1,325. A 1-bedroom apartment in Jefferson, NC costs about $1,503 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $950. Houses for rent in Jefferson, NC are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,382.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,503

29%

43%

2 bedroom

$1,385

10%

-

3 bedroom

$1,950

15%

-

4 bedroom

$2,730

-

-

Studio

$1,600

No Change

116%

Studio

Average rent

$1,600

Last year

116%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,503

Last 30 days

29%

Last year

43%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,385

Last 30 days

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

15%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,730

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$1,585
decreased by17%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,350
decreased by29%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Jefferson, NC is 17% higher than the median rent in Abingdon, VA.

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mill407 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.4

Very good

mill407

407 W Main St, Jefferson, NC 28640

2 beds

1 bath

$950

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Academy Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

23h ago

8.3

Very good

Academy Apartments

Academy St, Jefferson, NC 28640

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$1,300

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