Last updated on June 24, 2026

Average rent in
Southwestern Community College, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Whittier

$1,400/mo

increased by22%

vs previous year

The average rent in Whittier is $1,400 per month as of June 2026. This is 28% below the national average rent, or $550 less per month.

$2.61

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Whittier

39

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Whittier rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%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 22% 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 $1,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Whittier run $1,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,337.

Listings

Studio

$1,025

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,060

-

7%

2 bedroom

$1,600

-

13%

3 bedroom

$2,000

-

179%

4 bedroom

$1,800

-

60%

Studio

Average rent

$1,025

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,060

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last year

13%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last year

179%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last year

60%

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

8.5

Very good

The Landing at Western Carolina

1 Landing Ln, Cullowhee, NC 28723

3–5 beds

3–5 baths

$675–$725

Apartment for rent

1033 Dillsboro Rd - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

House for rent in Sylva

2 beds

2 baths

$1,200

House for rent

Discover Comfortable and Affordable Living at Campus Apartments West - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Apartment for rent

Remington Drive (Upper) - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

Remington Drive (Upper)

130 Remington Dr, Cullowhee, NC 28723

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

Apartment for rent

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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 $1,400 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Whittier?

Average rent prices in Whittier have increased by 22% since last year.

How does Whittier rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Whittier is 28% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $550 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 $56,000/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).

Remington Drive (Lower)