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Last updated on October 22, 2026
Average rent in
Waynesville, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on October 22, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Waynesville
$1,545/mo
16%vs previous year
The average rent in Waynesville is $1,545 per month as of October 2026. This is 19% below the national average rent, or $355 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Waynesville
23
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Waynesville rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Waynesville, NC
Average rent prices in Waynesville have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 16% 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 $1,450, whereas a house costs $1,695. 1-bedroom apartments in Waynesville run $1,225 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,600.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,000 | No Change | 18% | |
1 bedroom | $1,200 |  6% | 20% | |
2 bedroom | $1,572 | 2% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $1,850 | 8% | 25% | |
4 bedroom | $2,200 | No Change | 100% |
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 | $1,450 | 4% | 9% | |
Condos | $1,375 | 6% | - | |
Houses | $1,695 | 2% | 26% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,000
Last year
18%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
20%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,572
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
25%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
100%
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
$1,450
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
9%
Condos
Average rent
$1,375
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$1,695
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
26%
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
19%lower than the national median
5%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Waynesville, NC is 23% lower than the median rent in Brevard, NC.
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Discover rentals in Waynesville, NC
5d+ ago
Verified
59 Nazarene Way #2, Waynesville, NC 28785
2 beds
2 baths
$1,375
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Condo for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Waynesville
2 beds
1 bath
$1,400
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Waynesville
3 beds
2 baths
$1,400
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Waynesville
2 beds
1 bath
$1,495
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Sep 3
5d+ ago
House for rent in Waynesville
854 Brown Ave #1, Waynesville, NC 28786
2 beds
2 baths
$2,600
House for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Waynesville
62 Church St, Waynesville, NC 28786
2 beds
1 bath
$2,600
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 8
5d+ ago
House for rent in Waynesville
33 Pigeon St #NA, Waynesville, NC 28786
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 2
1h ago
155 Mountain Creek Way, Waynesville, NC 28786
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,545–$1,965
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Waynesville
3 beds
2 baths
$1,400
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Waynesville
3 beds
2 baths
$1,600
Apartment for rent
1h ago
155 Mountain Creek Way, Waynesville, NC 28786
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,545–$1,965
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
3d ago
953 Jonathan Creek Rd, Waynesville, NC 28785
2 beds
2 baths
$1,745
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
59 Nazarene Way #2, Waynesville, NC 28785
2 beds
2 baths
$1,375
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Condo for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Waynesville
2 beds
1 bath
$1,400
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Waynesville
3 beds
2 baths
$1,400
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Waynesville
3 beds
2 baths
$1,600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Waynesville
3 beds
2 baths
$1,400
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Waynesville
3 beds
2 baths
$1,600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
59 Nazarene Way #2, Waynesville, NC 28785
2 beds
2 baths
$1,375
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Condo for rent
Available Oct 1
3d ago
953 Jonathan Creek Rd, Waynesville, NC 28785
2 beds
2 baths
$1,745
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.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 $1,545 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Waynesville?
Average rent prices in Waynesville have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 16% since last year.
How does Waynesville rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Waynesville is 19% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $355 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 $62,000/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).