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Last updated on September 17, 2026
Average rent in
Wilkesboro, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on September 17, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Wilkesboro
$1,274/mo
34%vs previous year
The average rent in Wilkesboro is $1,274 per month as of September 2026. This is 33% below the national average rent, or $625 less per month.
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Total rentals
Available rentals in Wilkesboro
13
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Wilkesboro rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Wilkesboro, NC, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Wilkesboro, NC
Average rent prices in Wilkesboro have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 34% 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
Wilkesboro, NC
Rent prices in Wilkesboro vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Wilkesboro is $1,122, whereas a house costs $1,545. 1-bedroom apartments in Wilkesboro run $1,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,200.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $900 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,000 | 3% | - | |
2 bedroom | $1,312 |  36% | 42% | |
3 bedroom | $1,699 | No Change | - | |
4 bedroom | $2,100 | - | - |
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 Wilkesboro, NC.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,122 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $1,545 | 17% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$900
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,312
Last 30 days
36%
Last year
42%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,699
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,100
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 Wilkesboro, NC.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,122
Houses
Average rent
$1,545
Last 30 days
17%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Wilkesboro, 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 Wilkesboro, NC compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Wilkesboro and Cherryville by all bedroom counts and property types.
Wilkesboro
33%lower than the national median
37%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Wilkesboro, NC is 6% higher than the median rent in Cherryville, NC.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$1,200
12%$1,600
5%$1,500
21%$1,419
4%$1,322
14%$1,325
2%$1,965
5%$1,150
36%$1,122
14%$1,750
1%$2,075
5%$1,625
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2 baths
$1,300
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3 beds
2 baths
$1,300
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3 beds
2 baths
$1,300
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Frequently asked questions for Wilkesboro, NC
Quick answers to common questions about the Wilkesboro rental market.
How much is rent in Wilkesboro?
The average rent in Wilkesboro is $1,274 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Wilkesboro?
Average rent prices in Wilkesboro have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 34% since last year.
How does Wilkesboro rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Wilkesboro is 33% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $625 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Wilkesboro?
To comfortably afford rent in Wilkesboro, you'd need to earn approximately $51,000/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).