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Last updated on November 2, 2026
Average rent in
Wilkesboro, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on November 2, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Wilkesboro
$1,333/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Wilkesboro is $1,333 per month as of October 2026. This is 30% below the national average rent, or $567 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Wilkesboro
14
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 decreased by 7% over the last month and have increased 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
Wilkesboro, NC
Rent prices in Wilkesboro vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Wilkesboro is $1,150, whereas a house costs $1,472. 1-bedroom apartments in Wilkesboro run $995 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,209.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,000 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $995 | No Change | 15% | |
2 bedroom | $1,252 |  19% | 12% | |
3 bedroom | $1,684 | 7% | 13% |
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 | $1,150 | No Change | 20% | |
Condos | $1,000 | - | - | |
Houses | $1,472 | 7% | 5% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,000
1 bedroom
Average rent
$995
Last year
15%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,252
Last 30 days
19%
Last year
12%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,684
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
13%
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
$1,150
Last year
20%
Condos
Average rent
$1,000
Houses
Average rent
$1,472
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
5%
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
30%lower than the national median
26%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Wilkesboro, NC is 5% lower than the median rent in Cherryville, NC.
Average rent in nearby cities
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40%$1,575
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29%$1,750
4%$1,782
10%$1,300
2%$1,950
13%$1,100
2%$1,095
20%$1,650
2%$2,200
13%$1,535
6%Discover rentals in Wilkesboro, NC
5d+ ago
House for rent in Wilkesboro
3 beds
2 baths
$1,300
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Wilkesboro
404 Holland Woods Dr #404, Wilkesboro, NC 28697
3 beds
2 baths
$1,700
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Wilkesboro
3 beds
2 baths
$1,300
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Wilkesboro
404 Holland Woods Dr #404, Wilkesboro, NC 28697
3 beds
2 baths
$1,700
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Sep 1
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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 $1,333 per month as of October 31, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Wilkesboro?
Average rent prices in Wilkesboro have decreased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.
How does Wilkesboro rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Wilkesboro is 30% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $567 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 $53,000/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).