Average Rent in Asheville, NC

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Current Versus Historical Asheville, NC Rents

Asheville rentals average $1,900 for a studio rental to $3,800 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,175, or roughly $24 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $770 (68.14%) year-over-year from $1,130 to $1,900. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $720 (47.07%) year-over-year from $1,530 to $2,250. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $313 (19.08%) year-over-year from $1,638 to $1,950. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $320 (14.19%) year-over-year from $2,255 to $2,575. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $5,017 (-56.26%) year-over-year from $8,917 to $3,900. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 20.27% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.98% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.54% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 60.94% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$39.58	$1,900	$1,130 (68.14%)	$1,112 (70.81%)
1 BR	$42.67	$2,250	$1,530 (47.07%)	$1,445 (55.71%)
2 BR	$21.00	$1,950	$1,638 (19.08%)	$1,694 (15.10%)
3 BR	$21.18	$2,575	$2,255 (14.19%)	$2,248 (14.53%)
4+ BR	$21.48	$3,900	$8,917 (-56.26%)	$3,366 (15.87%)

Historical Rents in Asheville, NC

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Top Cities Near Asheville

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Top Neighborhoods Near Asheville

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Top Counties Near Asheville

There are a total of 1 counties located by Asheville, NC. One county in the area is Buncombe, NC. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,273. That's roughly around $21 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Buncombe, NC. Its average rent per month is $2,273. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,273, Buncombe, NC is the most expensive county by Asheville, NC.

Typically, rent for studios in Asheville, NC is on par with the other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Asheville, NC is 11.83% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Asheville, NC is 1.52% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Buncombe, NC	$1,900	$2,050	$2,010	$2,273

Top Zipcodes Near Asheville

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Frequently Asked Questions - Asheville Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Asheville, NC?

The average monthly rental price for Asheville, NC apartments for rent is approximately $2,175. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Asheville, NC rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Asheville, NC.

How much is a studio apartment in Asheville, NC?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,900 and an average price per square feet of $39.58. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Asheville.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Asheville, NC?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,325 and an average price per square feet of $42.67. There are a total of 8 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Asheville.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Asheville, NC?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,980 and an average price per square feet of $21.00. There are a total of 12 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Asheville.

How have rent prices in Asheville, NC changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Asheville, NC can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.68%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.47%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.19%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.14% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Asheville, NC?

A reasonable rent price in Asheville, NC is around $1,740/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.