Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 29, 2026

Average rent in
Jefferson, NC

Last updated on January 29, 2026

Last updated on January 29, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Jefferson, NC is $1,650. This is -13%, or $250, lower than the national average.

$2.58

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,650

increased by57%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

15

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Jefferson, NC is $1,650. This is -13%, or $250, lower than the national average.

$2.58

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

40%
33%
27%
$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 36% in the last month and have increased by 57% 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 $1,175. A 1-bedroom apartment in Jefferson, NC costs about $1,362 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,612. Houses for rent in Jefferson, NC are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,850.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,450

29%

70%

2 bedroom

$1,600

11%

3%

3 bedroom

$2,000

15%

6%

4 bedroom

$1,510

-

-

Studio

$1,050

No Change

94%

Studio

Average rent

$1,050

Last year

94%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

29%

Last year

70%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,510

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$1,650
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,375
decreased by28%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Jefferson, NC is 20% higher than the median rent in Abingdon, VA.

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mill102

102 Mcconnell St, Jefferson, NC 28640

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Apartment for rent