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Last updated on August 22, 2026
Average rent in
West Jefferson, West Jefferson, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on August 22, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in West Jefferson
$1,800/mo
33%vs previous year
The average rent in West Jefferson is $1,800 per month as of August 2026. This is 6% below the national average rent, or $125 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in West Jefferson
18
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 4% over the last month and have increased by 33% 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 $1,375, whereas a house costs $1,875. 1-bedroom apartments in West Jefferson run $1,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,200.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,200 | 21% | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,312 | 10% | 17% | |
2 bedroom | $1,450 | 27% | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $2,550 | 1% | - | |
4 bedroom | $2,600 | No Change | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Claremont | $1,150 | |
Colonial Estates | $1,345 | |
Downtown Boone | $1,750 | |
Riverview Heights | $1,200 | |
Summerfield | $1,395 | |
Town And Country Estates | $1,596 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,375 | 10% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,650 |  4% | - | |
Houses | $1,875 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
21%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,312
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
17%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
27%
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,550
Last 30 days
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Downtown Boone
Average rent
$1,750
Riverview Heights
Average rent
$1,200
Claremont
Average rent
$1,150
Colonial Estates
Average rent
$1,345
Summerfield
Average rent
$1,395
Town And Country Estates
Average rent
$1,596
Apartments
Average rent
$1,375
Last 30 days
10%
Condos
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$1,875
Last 30 days
1%
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
6%lower than the national median
9%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in West Jefferson, West Jefferson, NC is 3% higher than the median rent in Downtown Boone, Boone, NC.
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2d ago
Apartment for rent in West Jefferson
603 S Jefferson Ave #6, West Jefferson, NC 28694
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
4d ago
House for rent in West Jefferson
2 W 4th St, West Jefferson, NC 28694
3 beds
2 baths
$1,650
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in West Jefferson
10 E 7th St, West Jefferson, NC 28694
2 beds
2 baths
$1,800
House for rent
Available Aug 16
5d+ ago
House for rent in West Jefferson
420 Sunset Dr #1, West Jefferson, NC 28694
3 beds
2 baths
$1,800
House for rent
Available Sep 7
5d+ ago
House for rent in West Jefferson
113 N Jefferson Ave, West Jefferson, NC 28694
Studio
2 baths
$2,750
House for rent
4d ago
House for rent in West Jefferson
2 W 4th St, West Jefferson, NC 28694
3 beds
2 baths
$1,650
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in West Jefferson
420 Sunset Dr #1, West Jefferson, NC 28694
3 beds
2 baths
$1,800
House for rent
Available Sep 7
2d ago
Apartment for rent in West Jefferson
603 S Jefferson Ave #6, West Jefferson, NC 28694
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in West Jefferson
403 Mountain Ave, West Jefferson, NC 28694
1 bed
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 30
2d ago
Apartment for rent in West Jefferson
603 S Jefferson Ave #6, West Jefferson, NC 28694
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
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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 $1,800 per month as of August 15, 2026.
Is rent up or down in West Jefferson?
Average rent prices in West Jefferson have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 33% since last year.
How does West Jefferson rent compare to the national average?
Rent in West Jefferson is 6% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $125 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 $72,000/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).