Bedroom count
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Last updated on June 18, 2026
Average rent in
West Jefferson, West Jefferson, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on June 18, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in West Jefferson
$1,503/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in West Jefferson is $1,503 per month as of June 2026. This is 23% below the national average rent, or $447 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in West Jefferson
15
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of West Jefferson rentals at each price point
Rent trends in West Jefferson, West Jefferson, NC
Average rent prices in West Jefferson have increased by 8% over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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
West Jefferson, West Jefferson, NC
Rent prices in West Jefferson vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in West Jefferson is $1,150, whereas a house costs $1,742. 1-bedroom apartments in West Jefferson run $950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,350.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,495 |  9% | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,300 | 6% | - | |
2 bedroom | $1,600 | 18% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,660 | No Change | 12% | |
4 bedroom | $2,000 | No Change | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Claremont | $1,300 | |
Colonial Estates | $1,290 | |
Downtown Boone | $1,750 | |
Riverview Heights | $1,460 | |
Summerfield | $1,508 | |
Town And Country Estates | $1,285 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,150 | 30% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,900 | 4% | - | |
Houses | $1,742 | 11% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,495
Last 30 days
9%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
18%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,660
Last year
12%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Downtown Boone
Average rent
$1,750
Riverview Heights
Average rent
$1,460
Claremont
Average rent
$1,300
Colonial Estates
Average rent
$1,290
Summerfield
Average rent
$1,508
Town And Country Estates
Average rent
$1,285
Apartments
Average rent
$1,150
Last 30 days
30%
Condos
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$1,742
Last 30 days
11%
The table above reflects average rent prices in West Jefferson, West Jefferson, 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 West Jefferson, West Jefferson, NC compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in West Jefferson and Downtown Boone by all bedroom counts and property types.
West Jefferson
23%lower than the national median
10%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in West Jefferson, West Jefferson, NC is 14% lower than the median rent in Downtown Boone, Boone, NC.
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5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in West Jefferson
110 E Buck Mountain Rd #2B, West Jefferson, NC 28694
1 bed
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 17
5d+ ago
House for rent in West Jefferson
2 W 4th St, West Jefferson, NC 28694
3 beds
2 baths
$1,735
House for rent
3h ago
House for rent in West Jefferson
113 N Jefferson Ave, West Jefferson, NC 28694
Studio
2 baths
$2,900
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in West Jefferson
300 N Jefferson Ave, West Jefferson, NC 28694
Studio
1 bath
$1,950
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in West Jefferson
11 E 2nd St, West Jefferson, NC 28694
Studio
0 baths
$1,600
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in West Jefferson
11 E 2nd St, West Jefferson, NC 28694
Studio
0 baths
$1,600
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in West Jefferson
300 N Jefferson Ave, West Jefferson, NC 28694
Studio
1 bath
$1,950
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in West Jefferson
2 W 4th St, West Jefferson, NC 28694
3 beds
2 baths
$1,735
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in West Jefferson
110 E Buck Mountain Rd #2B, West Jefferson, NC 28694
1 bed
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 17
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Frequently asked questions for West Jefferson, West Jefferson, NC
Quick answers to common questions about the West Jefferson rental market.
How much is rent in West Jefferson?
The average rent in West Jefferson is $1,503 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in West Jefferson?
Average rent prices in West Jefferson have increased by 8% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.
How does West Jefferson rent compare to the national average?
Rent in West Jefferson is 23% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $447 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in West Jefferson?
To comfortably afford rent in West Jefferson, you'd need to earn approximately $60,000/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).