Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on February 27, 2026

Average rent in
Waynesville, NC

Last updated on February 27, 2026

Last updated on February 27, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Waynesville, NC is $1,750. This is -8%, or $150, lower than the national average.

$2.38

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,750

decreased by1%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

16

for rent on Zumper.com

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Waynesville, NC is $1,750. This is -8%, or $150, lower than the national average.

$2.38

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

3%
24%
59%
7%
7%
$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 2% in the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 $1,480. A 1-bedroom apartment in Waynesville, NC costs about $1,523 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,750. Houses for rent in Waynesville, NC are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,850.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,000

2%

22%

2 bedroom

$1,747

3%

1%

3 bedroom

$2,100

5%

12%

4 bedroom

$2,825

28%

14%

Studio

$775

33%

-

Studio

Average rent

$775

Last 30 days

33%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

22%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,747

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

12%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,825

Last 30 days

28%

Last year

14%

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$1,750
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,800
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Waynesville, NC is 3% lower than the median rent in Brevard, NC.

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89 Medley Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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1 bath

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1 bath

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110 Clear Creek Ln #110 - Photo 1 of 1

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5d+ ago

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3 beds

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5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Waynesville

Brand New 3 BD/2BA Townhouse in Jonathan Creek Area

120 Clear Creek Ln #120, Waynesville, NC 28785

3 beds

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$2,100

House for rent

Available Mar 1

96 Farmwood Trl #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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96 Farmwood Lane - 1

96 Farmwood Trl #1, Waynesville, NC 28786

4 beds

2 baths

$2,950

House for rent

Available Feb 1