Last updated on August 3, 2026

Average rent in
North Wilkesboro, NC

Median rent

Median rent in North Wilkesboro

$1,172/mo

decreased by13%

vs previous year

The average rent in North Wilkesboro is $1,172 per month as of August 2026. This is 40% below the national average rent, or $767 less per month.

$3.07

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in North Wilkesboro

12

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of North Wilkesboro rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in North Wilkesboro, NC, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in North Wilkesboro, NC

Average rent prices in North Wilkesboro have increased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 13% 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 North Wilkesboro, NC

Rent prices in North Wilkesboro vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in North Wilkesboro is $1,095, whereas a house costs $1,475. 1-bedroom apartments in North Wilkesboro run $1,095 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,195.

Listings

Studio

$1,200

92%

-

1 bedroom

$1,095

8%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,200

2%

8%

3 bedroom

$1,750

3%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

92%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,095

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

The table above reflects average rent prices in North Wilkesboro, 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 North Wilkesboro, NC compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in North Wilkesboro and Cherryville by all bedroom counts and property types.

North Wilkesboro

Median rent price$1,172
decreased by40%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,200
decreased by38%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in North Wilkesboro, NC is 2% lower than the median rent in Cherryville, NC.

Discover rentals in North Wilkesboro, NC

1002 C Street #1002 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in North Wilkesboro

10th Street - 1002

1002 C Street #1002, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659

Studio

0 baths

$400

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 27

609 C St #B - Photo 1 of 1

11h ago

Apartment for rent in North Wilkesboro

609 C Street - B

609 C St #B, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,150

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

609 C St #C - Photo 1 of 1

11h ago

Apartment for rent in North Wilkesboro

609 C Street - C

609 C St #C, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659

2 beds

1 bath

$1,150

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

175 Bell Court Dr #9 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in North Wilkesboro

175 Bell Court Drive - 9

175 Bell Court Dr #9, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,150

House for rent

Available Jul 6

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Frequently asked questions for North Wilkesboro, NC

Quick answers to common questions about the North Wilkesboro rental market.

How much is rent in North Wilkesboro?

The average rent in North Wilkesboro is $1,172 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in North Wilkesboro?

Average rent prices in North Wilkesboro have increased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 13% since last year.

How does North Wilkesboro rent compare to the national average?

Rent in North Wilkesboro is 40% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $767 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in North Wilkesboro?

To comfortably afford rent in North Wilkesboro, you'd need to earn approximately $47,000/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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