Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
20%
Arden, NC
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,454
Population
25,739
Renter Mix
42% Rent
A quiet small town 10 miles south of Asheville
Rural
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Suburban
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Industrial
Arden is a unique area that blends rural, suburb, and industrial into one city. This community offers easy access to an array of charming small towns, including Fletcher, Mills River, and Biltmore Forest. Although Arden feels a long way away from big-city living, Asheville is just 10 miles north of town. Breweries, restaurants, shops, and more await outside of Arden. Along the way you’ll pass the Biltmore, an iconic attraction known for its historic architecture, lavish gardens, and beautiful winery nearby. Residents have easy access to U.S. Highway 25 and Interstate 26 to make things even easier. Arden is home to Lake Julian and sits just a few miles from the Ashville Regional Airport. Apartments range from affordable to upscale, so there’s something for everyone.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$79,237
Average: $104,022
Education
9,032
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
13,271
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Arden has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
42%
Non-Renters
58%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
31%
Other Education
69%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Arden, NC is $1,383 for a studio, $1,455 for one bedroom, $1,658 for two bedrooms, and $2,016 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Arden has decreased by -3.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,455/month
767 Sq Ft
House
$1,975/month
1,076 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Arden, NC is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-8
634 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
546 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
501 Students
Public
Grades K-8
634 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- North Carolina Arboretum
- Biltmore
- Parkway Visitor Center
- Blue Ridge National Heritage Area
- Colburn Earth Science Museum
Airports
- Asheville Regional
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.