Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
Montreat College, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Swannanoa

$1,645/mo

decreased by30%

vs previous year

The average rent in Swannanoa is $1,645 per month as of September 2026. This is 13% below the national average rent, or $255 less per month.

$1.51

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Swannanoa

29

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Swannanoa rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Montreat College, NC

Average rent prices in Swannanoa have decreased by 30% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Montreat College, NC

Rent prices in Swannanoa vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Swannanoa is $1,295, whereas a house costs $1,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Swannanoa run $1,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,295.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,250

-

36%

2 bedroom

$1,600

-

38%

3 bedroom

$2,200

-

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last year

36%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last year

38%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last year

4%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Montreat College, 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.

Discover rentals in Montreat College, NC

732 Old Us Hwy. #4 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in Swannanoa

Great 2/1 Home in Swannanoa!

732 Old Us Hwy. #4, Swannanoa, NC 28778

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

$1,200

Price drop

250 Avena Rd #9 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Black Mountain

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

250 Avena Rd #11 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Black Mountain

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

4 4 Greenbriar Rd - 4 Greenbriar #B - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

House for rent in Black Mountain

2BR/1.0BA

4 4 Greenbriar Rd - 4 Greenbriar #B, Black Mountain, NC 28711

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

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Frequently asked questions for Montreat College, NC

Quick answers to common questions about the Swannanoa rental market.

How much is rent in Swannanoa?

The average rent in Swannanoa is $1,645 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Swannanoa?

Average rent prices in Swannanoa have decreased by 30% since last year.

How does Swannanoa rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Swannanoa is 13% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $255 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Swannanoa?

To comfortably afford rent in Swannanoa, you'd need to earn approximately $66,000/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).

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