Last updated on June 1, 2026

Average rent in
Waynesville, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Waynesville

$1,687/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Waynesville is $1,687 per month as of May 2026. This is 13% below the national average rent, or $262 less per month.

$2.26

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Waynesville

16

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Waynesville rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Waynesville, NC

Average rent prices in Waynesville have decreased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 $1,287, whereas a house costs $2,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Waynesville run $1,535 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,830.

Listings

Studio

$995

5%

22%

1 bedroom

$1,050

5%

18%

2 bedroom

$1,400

1%

10%

3 bedroom

$2,000

16%

3%

4 bedroom

$2,500

5%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$995

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

22%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,050

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

18%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

5%

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

Median rent price$1,687
decreased by13%

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 8% lower than the median rent in Brevard, NC.

Discover rentals in Waynesville, NC

25 Lexington St #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Waynesville

2 beds

2 baths

$1,353

House for rent

Available Apr 1

110 Felmet St. #2-B - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

110 Felmet St. #2-B

110 Felmet St, Waynesville, NC 28786

3 beds

2 baths

$1,600

Apartment for rent

96 Cottonwood Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Waynesville

3 beds

2 baths

$1,600

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 5

73 Shannon Pl #208 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Waynesville

$1,675 - 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Townhouse - Great location!

73 Shannon Pl #208, Waynesville, NC 28786

3 beds

2 baths

$1,675

House for rent

Available Jul 20

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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 $1,687 per month as of May 30, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Waynesville?

Average rent prices in Waynesville have decreased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does Waynesville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Waynesville is 13% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $262 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 $68,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Waynesville?

The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Waynesville, NC is approximately $1,586, while a 2-bedroom apartment costs around $1,768.

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).

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