Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Southwestern Community College, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Whittier

$1,575/mo

increased by94%

vs previous year

The average rent in Whittier is $1,575 per month as of October 2026. This is 17% below the national average rent, or $325 less per month.

$2.01

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Whittier

39

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Whittier rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Southwestern Community College, NC

Average rent prices in Whittier have increased by 94% 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 Southwestern Community College, NC

Rent prices in Whittier vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Whittier is $1,250, whereas a house costs $1,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Whittier run $1,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,300.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,100

-

2%

2 bedroom

$1,500

-

15%

3 bedroom

$2,100

-

190%

4 bedroom

$2,200

-

220%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last year

15%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last year

190%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last year

220%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Southwestern Community 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 Southwestern Community College, NC

The Landing at Western Carolina - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

The Landing at Western Carolina

1 Landing Ln, Cullowhee, NC 28723

3–5 beds

3–5 baths

$700–$750

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
93 Pecan Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Sylva

93 Pecan Dr

93 Pecan Dr, Sylva, NC 28779

2 beds

1 bath

$875

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Campus Apartments Riverside - Photo 1 of 1

4h ago

8.8

Very good

Campus Apartments Riverside

40 Medallion Dr, Cullowhee, NC 28723

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250–$1,300

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Remington Drive (Upper) - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

Remington Drive (Upper)

130 Remington Dr, Cullowhee, NC 28723

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Southwestern Community College, NC

Quick answers to common questions about the Whittier rental market.

How much is rent in Whittier?

The average rent in Whittier is $1,575 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Whittier?

Average rent prices in Whittier have increased by 94% since last year.

How does Whittier rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Whittier is 17% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $325 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Whittier?

To comfortably afford rent in Whittier, you'd need to earn approximately $63,000/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).

58 Cullowhee (formerly Sky at Cullowhee)