Average Rent in Swannanoa, NC and Rent Price Trends

Rent trends in Swannanoa, NC

Average rent prices in Swannanoa have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 11% 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 $1,618, whereas a house costs $2,095. 1-bedroom apartments in Swannanoa run $950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,400.


Studio	$1,355	No Change	-
1 bedroom	$1,595	No Change	45%
2 bedroom	$1,845	17%	5%
3 bedroom	$2,295	1%	17%
4 bedroom	$3,800	18%	189%

		Listings
Cliffs At High Carolina	$2,150


Apartments	$1,618	63%	No Change
Condos	$1,395	6%	-
Houses	$2,095	1%	No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,355

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,595

Last year

45%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,845

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,295

Last 30 days

Last year

17%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,800

Last 30 days

18%

Last year

189%

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$2,050

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,615

15%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Swannanoa, NC is 27% higher than the median rent in Arden, NC.

Average rent in nearby cities

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$1,615

$1,750

$1,550

$1,897

$1,900

$1,750

$950

$1,400

$2,395

$2,020

$1,150

$1,883

Discover rentals in Swannanoa, NC

4h ago

Apartment for rent in Swannanoa

Great Location in Updated Unit!!

732 Old Us Hwy. #3, Swannanoa, NC 28778

3 beds

2 baths

$1,695

5d+ ago

House for rent in Swannanoa

Welcome to your new home in the peaceful and picturesque Cherry Blossom community of Swannanoa!

105 Woodcreek Cir, Swannanoa, NC 28778

3 beds

2 baths

$1,750

5d+ ago

House for rent in Swannanoa

218 218 NE Ave, Swannanoa, NC 28778

3 beds

2 baths

$2,050

5d+ ago

House for rent in Swannanoa

610 Salem Heights Ln, Swannanoa, NC 28778

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,095

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5d+ ago

House for rent in Swannanoa

111 Woodcreek Cir, Swannanoa, NC 28778

3 beds

2 baths

$2,095

15h ago

House for rent in Swannanoa

3 beds

2 baths

$2,100

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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 $2,050 per month as of October 3, 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 11% since last year.

How does Swannanoa rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Swannanoa is 8% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $150 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Swannanoa?

To comfortably afford rent in Swannanoa, you'd need to earn approximately $82,000/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).