Last updated on August 21, 2026

Average rent in
Swannanoa, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Swannanoa

$1,900/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Swannanoa is $1,900 per month as of August 2026. This is 1% below the national average rent, or $25 less per month.

$1.48

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Swannanoa

10

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Swannanoa rentals at each price point

90%68%45%23%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

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

Rent trends in Swannanoa, NC

Average rent prices in Swannanoa have increased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 6% 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 Swannanoa, NC

Rent prices in Swannanoa vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Swannanoa is $1,025, whereas a house costs $2,047. 1-bedroom apartments in Swannanoa run $1,025 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,701.

Listings

Studio

$1,395

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,009

6%

13%

2 bedroom

$1,750

7%

26%

3 bedroom

$2,200

5%

16%

4 bedroom

$2,925

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,395

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,009

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

13%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

26%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

16%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,925

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

Compare median rent prices in Swannanoa and Arden by all bedroom counts and property types.

Swannanoa

Median rent price$1,900
decreased by1%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,739
decreased by10%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Swannanoa, NC is 9% higher than the median rent in Arden, NC.

Discover rentals in Swannanoa, NC

101 Lanier Ln #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Swannanoa

3 beds

2.5 baths

$1,800

$1,600

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 10

14 Cherry Laurel Ln - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Townhouse for rent in Swannanoa

House for rent

111 Woodcreek Cir - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

3d ago

House for rent in Swannanoa

3 beds

2 baths

$2,095

House for rent

Available Oct 20

610 Salem Heights Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Swannanoa

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Swannanoa, NC

Quick answers to common questions about the Swannanoa rental market.

How much is rent in Swannanoa?

The average rent in Swannanoa is $1,900 per month as of August 15, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Swannanoa?

Average rent prices in Swannanoa have increased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.

How does Swannanoa rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Swannanoa is 1% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $25 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 $76,000/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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