Last updated on July 3, 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 June 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $50 less per month.

$1.46

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Swannanoa

13

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Swannanoa 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+

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 remained the same 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 $1,500, whereas a house costs $1,925. 1-bedroom apartments in Swannanoa run $1,500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,350.

Listings

Studio

$1,586

No Change

13%

1 bedroom

$1,492

No Change

24%

2 bedroom

$1,611

7%

5%

3 bedroom

$2,172

2%

9%

4 bedroom

$3,450

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,586

Last year

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,492

Last year

24%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,611

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,172

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,450

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 by3%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,809
decreased by7%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Swannanoa, NC is 5% higher than the median rent in Arden, NC.

Discover rentals in Swannanoa, NC

100 Gibbs St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Swannanoa

House for rent

20 Rocky Creek Trl - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Swannanoa

3 beds

2 baths

$2,100

$1,900

Price drop

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 June 27, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Swannanoa?

Average rent prices in Swannanoa have remained the same 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 3% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $50 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.

When is the best time of year to rent in Swannanoa?

The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Swannanoa, NC is $1,288, while a 2-bedroom apartment costs about $1,730.

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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