Last updated on September 17, 2026

Average rent in
Western Carolina University, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Sylva

$1,650/mo

increased by53%

vs previous year

The average rent in Sylva is $1,650 per month as of September 2026. This is 13% below the national average rent, or $250 less per month.

$2.09

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Sylva

23

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Sylva rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Western Carolina University, NC

Average rent prices in Sylva have increased by 53% 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 Western Carolina University, NC

Rent prices in Sylva vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Sylva is $1,350, whereas a house costs $1,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Sylva run $900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,350.

Listings

Studio

$962

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,075

-

2%

2 bedroom

$1,550

-

-

3 bedroom

$2,150

-

-

4 bedroom

$2,200

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$962

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,075

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,550

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,150

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

The table above reflects average rent prices in Western Carolina University, 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 Western Carolina University, NC

77 Pincushion Ln #6 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Cullowhee

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

23 Griffin St. - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

23 Griffin St.

23 Griffin St, Sylva, NC 28779

2 beds

2 baths

$1,300

109 Citadel Dr #212 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Apartment for rent in Cullowhee

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,400

180 Helen Zachary Rd - Photo 1 of 1

22h ago

House for rent in Cullowhee

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,500

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Frequently asked questions for Western Carolina University, NC

Quick answers to common questions about the Sylva rental market.

How much is rent in Sylva?

The average rent in Sylva is $1,650 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Sylva?

Average rent prices in Sylva have increased by 53% since last year.

How does Sylva rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Sylva is 13% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $250 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Sylva?

To comfortably afford rent in Sylva, 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).