Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on April 16, 2026

Average rent in
Waynesville, NC

Last updated on April 16, 2026

Last updated on April 16, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Waynesville, NC is $1,830. This is -6%, or $108, lower than the national average.

$2.57

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,830

increased by11%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

18

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Waynesville, NC is $1,830. This is -6%, or $108, lower than the national average.

$2.57

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

6%
29%
37%
20%
9%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

52%
48%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Waynesville, NC

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Waynesville, NC have increased by 6% in the last month and have increased by 11% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Waynesville, NC

The monthly rent for an apartment in Waynesville, NC is $1,200. A 1-bedroom apartment in Waynesville, NC costs about $1,150 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,830. Houses for rent in Waynesville, NC are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,100.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,125

4%

12%

2 bedroom

$1,700

1%

No Change

3 bedroom

$2,000

1%

7%

4 bedroom

$2,300

6%

18%

Studio

$700

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$700

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,125

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

18%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Waynesville, 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.

Compare rent prices in Waynesville, NC to other cities

Median rent prices in Waynesville, NC for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Brevard, NC.

Waynesville

Median rent price$1,830
decreased by6%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,825
decreased by6%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Waynesville, NC is equal to the median rent in Brevard, NC.

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1291 Brown Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Waynesville

1291 Brown Avenue - 1

1291 Brown Ave #1, Waynesville, NC 28786

2 beds

1 bath

$1,400

House for rent

Available Dec 23

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96 Cottonwood Ln #LOT10, Waynesville, NC 28785

3 beds

2 baths

$1,500

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Available Apr 30

59 Nazarene Way #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Spacious 2/2 condo 3 blocks to Lake Junaluska!

59 Nazarene Way #2, Waynesville, NC 28785

2 beds

2 baths

$1,500

Condo for rent

Available Jun 1

25 Lexington St #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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2 baths

$1,500

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81 Welch St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

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81 Welch Street - 1

81 Welch St #1, Waynesville, NC 28786

2 beds

2 baths

$1,750

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Available Oct 1

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Townhouse for rent in Waynesville

Brand New 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhouse In Waynesville

66 Clear Creek Ln #66, Waynesville, NC 28785

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,000

House for rent

Available Feb 26

110 Clear Creek Ln #110 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Waynesville

Brand New 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhouse

110 Clear Creek Ln #110, Waynesville, NC 28785

3 beds

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$2,100

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Townhouse for rent in Waynesville

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$2,100

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