Appalachian State University

Boone, NC

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Appalachian State University - Boone, NC Area Guide

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Appalachian State University was founded in 1899, characterized by a pioneering spirit necessary to endure the hardships presented by the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains. The same spirit continues today, with a focus on creating a sustainable future for all as engaged global citizens. One of 16 universities in the University of North Carolina system, App State aims to deliver the Southeast’s best comprehensive and progressive education, offering more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors. App State’s students, faculty, and staff help shape the surrounding real estate market in the small mountain town of Boone, so there are plenty of apartments, cottages, and houses available for rent near campus. The Mountaineers sports teams, competing in the NCAA Division I Sun Belt Conference, bond the ASU community in addition to numerous art galleries, service opportunities, performing arts series, concerts, comedy shows, and outdoor adventure options on campus. Charlotte is just a two-hour drive from campus, should you crave the occasional bustle of city life.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Boone, NC is $1,014 for a studio, $1,288 for one bedroom, $1,627 for two bedrooms, and $2,654 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Boone has increased by 1.3% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 376 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,014/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 666 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,288/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 772 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,627/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,179 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,654/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

50 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 20 Minute Walk

Groceries

50 / 100

Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

40 / 100

Fair Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

40 / 100

Fair Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

40 / 100

Local Vibe

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

30 / 100

Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

30 / 100

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

100 / 100

Schools

Hardin Park Elementary

Public

Grades PK-8

851 Students

Parkway Elementary

Public

Grades PK-8

647 Students

Two Rivers Community School

Public

Grades K-8

164 Students

Green Valley Elementary

Public

Grades PK-8

309 Students

Hardin Park Elementary

Public

Grades PK-8

851 Students

Parkway Elementary

Public

Grades PK-8

647 Students

Two Rivers Community School

Public

Grades K-8

164 Students

Green Valley Elementary

Public

Grades PK-8

309 Students

Watauga High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,272 Students

Watauga Innovation Academy

Public

Grades 9-12

274 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Geology Teaching Museum
  • Daniel Boone Native Gardens
  • The Children's Playhouse
  • Elk Knob State Park
  • Hawksnest Resort

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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.