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Average Rent in Asheville, NC & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 13 apartment communities in Asheville, NC. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,121/mo
▼ 11.8% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,399/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
13
tracked daily
Units Listed
43
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Asheville, NC
Compare average rent across Asheville, NC neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville 28805 | $1,924 | $1,530 | 1 | 19 |
| Asheville 28806 | $1,906 | $1,224 | 6 | 244 |
| Asheville 28803 | $1,812 | $1,213 | 10 | 184 |
| Downtown | $1,746 | $1,265 | 4 | 42 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Asheville, NC?
As of July 2026, the average rent in Asheville, NC is $2,121 per month across 13 apartment communities and 43 available units. Rents have decreased $225 (11.8%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Ascent Apartment Homes starting at $1,399/mo. By unit type, a 3-bedroom averages $2,121/mo.
Prices range from $1,399 to $3,641 per month. The most common price point is the $1,600 range, where 12 units are currently listed.
Asheville, NC Rent Price History
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Asheville, NC
Rent Prices by Apartment in Asheville, NC
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascent Apartment Homes | $1,399/mo | $1,572/mo | 5 | 3.1 |
| Greymont Village | $1,726/mo | $1,790/mo | 5 | 4.4 |
| Ascot Point Village | $1,731/mo | $1,792/mo | 5 | 4.5 |
| Westmont Commons | $1,752/mo | $1,760/mo | 4 | 4.3 |
| PURE Property Management of North Carolina | $1,795/mo | $2,045/mo | 2 | 4.5 |
| River Ridge | $1,799/mo | $1,839/mo | 2 | 4.4 |
| Verde Vista Apartments | $1,846/mo | $2,267/mo | 3 | 4 |
Google Search Trends for Asheville, NC Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Asheville, NC
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$85,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,121/mo.
Comfortable income
$102,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,399/mo), you need to earn at least $56,000/year.
Median household income in Asheville, NC is $67,221 , about 34% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Asheville, NC
Overall prices in Asheville, NC runs below the national average by about 3% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 97.4, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Asheville, NC's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,121 |
| Utilities | $418 |
| Groceries | $523 |
| Transportation | $997 |
| Healthcare | $486 |
| Other goods and services | $778 |
| Estimated total | $5,323/mo |
Population
94,369
Median household income
$67,221
Census median rent
$1,303/mo
Rent as % of income
32.0%
Median age
40.7
Mean commute
18 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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