Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on February 16, 2026
Last updated on February 16, 2026
Last updated on February 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Mills River, NC is $2,195. This is +16%, or $295, higher than the national average.
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As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Mills River, NC is $2,195. This is +16%, or $295, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
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 prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Mills River, NC have decreased by 22% in the last month and have decreased by 16% in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
The monthly rent for an apartment in Mills River, NC is $1,586. A 1-bedroom apartment in Mills River, NC costs about $1,625 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,000. Houses for rent in Mills River, NC are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,700.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,687 | 5% | 21% | |
2 bedroom | $1,800 | No Change | 19% | |
3 bedroom | $2,512 | 5% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $4,550 | 3% | - |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
High Vista | $1,749 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,586 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,195 | 12% | - | |
Houses | $2,700 | 8% | No Change |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,687
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
21%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last year
19%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,512
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,550
Last 30 days
3%
High Vista
Average rent
$1,749
Apartments
Average rent
$1,586
Condos
Average rent
$2,195
Last 30 days
12%
Houses
Average rent
$2,700
Last 30 days
8%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Mills River, 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.
Median rent prices in Mills River, NC for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Banner Elk, NC.
Mills River
higher than the national median
lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Mills River, NC is 46% higher than the median rent in Banner Elk, NC.
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5d+ ago
High Vista house for rent in Mills River
3 beds
2 baths
$2,350
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5d+ ago
High Vista house for rent in Mills River
34 Sourwood Dr, Mills River, NC 28759
3 beds
3 baths
$4,300
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Mills River
345 Ray Hill Rd, Mills River, NC 28759
1 bed
1 bath
$1,750
House for rent
Available Feb 1
5d+ ago
High Vista house for rent in Mills River
34 Sourwood Dr, Mills River, NC 28759
3 beds
3 baths
$4,300
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Mills River
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Mills River
345 Ray Hill Rd, Mills River, NC 28759
1 bed
1 bath
$1,750
House for rent
Available Feb 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Mills River
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 1
5d+ ago
High Vista house for rent in Mills River
3 beds
2 baths
$2,350
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Mills River
3 beds
2 baths
$2,650
$2,495
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
High Vista house for rent in Mills River
34 Sourwood Dr, Mills River, NC 28759
3 beds
3 baths
$4,300
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Mills River
345 Ray Hill Rd, Mills River, NC 28759
1 bed
1 bath
$1,750
House for rent
Available Feb 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Mills River
3 beds
2 baths
$2,650
$2,495
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Mills River
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 1