Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 4, 2026
Average rent in
Waynesville, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on September 4, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Waynesville
$1,672/mo
12%vs previous year
The average rent in Waynesville is $1,672 per month as of August 2026. This is 12% below the national average rent, or $237 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Waynesville
15
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Waynesville rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Waynesville, NC
Average rent prices in Waynesville have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 12% 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
Waynesville, NC
Rent prices in Waynesville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Waynesville is $1,600, whereas a house costs $1,987. 1-bedroom apartments in Waynesville run $1,500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,750.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $850 | 2% | 85% | |
1 bedroom | $1,500 | 3% | 30% | |
2 bedroom | $1,699 | 3% |  2% | |
3 bedroom | $2,100 | 2% | 23% | |
4 bedroom | $2,200 | 9% | 20% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Waynesville, NC.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,600 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,550 | 12% | 15% | |
Houses | $1,987 | 13% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,450 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$850
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
85%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
30%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,699
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
23%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
20%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Waynesville, NC.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
15%
Houses
Average rent
$1,987
Last 30 days
13%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,450
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.
How does rent in Waynesville, NC compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Waynesville and Brevard by all bedroom counts and property types.
Waynesville
12%lower than the national median
5%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Waynesville, NC is 16% lower than the median rent in Brevard, NC.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,997
4%$2,062
5%$1,750
20%$1,312
13%$1,650
14%$1,300
99%$1,862
30%$1,750
26%$1,750
6%$1,474
3%$1,550
1%$1,700
49%Discover rentals in Waynesville, NC
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Waynesville
2 beds
1 bath
$1,195
Condo for rent
Available Sep 13
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Waynesville
3 beds
2 baths
$1,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Waynesville
3 beds
2 baths
$1,650
Apartment for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Waynesville
3 beds
1 bath
$1,695
House for rent
Available Sep 15
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Waynesville
62 Church St, Waynesville, NC 28786
2 beds
1 bath
$2,600
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 8
15h ago
155 Mountain Creek Way, Waynesville, NC 28786
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,545–$2,302
Apartment for rent
41m ago
953 Jonathan Creek Rd, Waynesville, NC 28785
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,395–$1,945
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Waynesville
809 S Main St, Waynesville, NC 28786
1 bed
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 15
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Waynesville
3 beds
2 baths
$1,650
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Waynesville
3 beds
2 baths
$1,500
Apartment for rent
41m ago
953 Jonathan Creek Rd, Waynesville, NC 28785
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,395–$1,945
Price drop
Apartment for rent
15h ago
155 Mountain Creek Way, Waynesville, NC 28786
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,545–$2,302
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Waynesville
3 beds
2 baths
$1,650
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Waynesville
3 beds
2 baths
$1,500
Apartment for rent
15h ago
155 Mountain Creek Way, Waynesville, NC 28786
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,545–$2,302
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Waynesville
64 Pj Dr, Waynesville, NC 28786
4 beds
3 baths
$3,000
House for rent
Available Aug 15
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Waynesville
3 beds
2 baths
$1,650
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Waynesville
3 beds
2 baths
$1,500
Apartment for rent
15h ago
155 Mountain Creek Way, Waynesville, NC 28786
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,545–$2,302
Apartment for rent
1d ago
953 Jonathan Creek Rd, Waynesville, NC 28785
2 beds
2 baths
$1,795–$1,945
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Waynesville, NC
Quick answers to common questions about the Waynesville rental market.
How much is rent in Waynesville?
The average rent in Waynesville is $1,672 per month as of August 29, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Waynesville?
Average rent prices in Waynesville have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 12% since last year.
How does Waynesville rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Waynesville is 12% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $237 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Waynesville?
To comfortably afford rent in Waynesville, you'd need to earn approximately $67,000/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).