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Last updated on July 3, 2026
Average rent in
Mills River, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on July 3, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Mills River
$1,737/mo
30%vs previous year
The average rent in Mills River is $1,737 per month as of June 2026. This is 11% below the national average rent, or $212 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Mills River
17
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Mills River rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Mills River, NC
Average rent prices in Mills River have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 30% 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
Mills River, NC
Rent prices in Mills River vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Mills River is $1,675, whereas a house costs $2,297. 1-bedroom apartments in Mills River run $1,295 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,750.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,000 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,200 | No Change | 8% | |
2 bedroom | $1,650 | 3% | - | |
3 bedroom | $2,450 |  49% | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $3,700 | 95% | 47% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
High Vista | $1,818 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,675 | No Change | 13% | |
Condos | $1,725 | 12% | - | |
Houses | $2,297 | 39% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,000
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last year
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,450
Last 30 days
49%
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,700
Last 30 days
95%
Last year
47%
High Vista
Average rent
$1,818
Apartments
Average rent
$1,675
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
13%
Condos
Average rent
$1,725
Last 30 days
12%
Houses
Average rent
$2,297
Last 30 days
39%
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.
How does rent in Mills River, NC compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Mills River and Banner Elk by all bedroom counts and property types.
Mills River
11%lower than the national median
4%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Mills River, NC is 7% lower than the median rent in Banner Elk, NC.
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47%$1,700
Discover rentals in Mills River, NC
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Mills River
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,700
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 10
5d+ ago
Verified
111 Clement Dr #NA, Mills River, NC 28759
3 beds
2 baths
$2,900
House for rent
Available Sep 1
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Mills River
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,700
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 10
5d+ ago
House for rent in Mills River
Studio
0.5 baths
$725
House for rent
Available Mar 9
5d+ ago
Verified
111 Clement Dr #NA, Mills River, NC 28759
3 beds
2 baths
$2,900
House for rent
Available Sep 1
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Mills River
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,700
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 10
5d+ ago
High Vista house for rent in Mills River
40 Bunker Ct #NA, Mills River, NC 28759
3 beds
2 baths
$3,300
House for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Mills River
Studio
0.5 baths
$725
House for rent
Available Mar 9
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Mills River
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,700
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 10
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Frequently asked questions for Mills River, NC
Quick answers to common questions about the Mills River rental market.
How much is rent in Mills River?
The average rent in Mills River is $1,737 per month as of June 27, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Mills River?
Average rent prices in Mills River have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 30% since last year.
How does Mills River rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Mills River is 11% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $212 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Mills River?
To comfortably afford rent in Mills River, you'd need to earn approximately $70,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Mills River?
Mills River offers good options for pet owners, with 56% of available apartments welcoming pets. This pet-friendly percentage applies across the rental market, which averages about 9 listings per month.
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).