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Rental Market Trends in Asheville, NC

What is the average rent in Asheville, NC?

$1,507/month

Average Rent

783 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-2.6%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in Asheville, NC is $1,507 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,628/month, which means Asheville rent prices are 7% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Asheville, you can expect to pay about $1,229 per month for a studio, $1,507 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,732 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,065 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,229/month
523 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,507/month
783 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,732/month
1,073 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,065/month
1,332 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,495/month
284 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,863/month
760 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,488/month
1,224 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,794/month
2,566 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,589/month
353 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,012/month
971 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,290/month
1,312 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,988/month
993 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,333/month
1,335 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Asheville, NC?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 2.6%, which averages out to $39 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Asheville, NC
Last Updated June 2025
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Asheville, NC
Percentage*
Rent Range
1% Below $700/month
12% $700 - $1,000/month
24% $1,001 - $1,500/month
50% $1,501 - $2,000/month
13% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Asheville?

Based on current rent prices, East Asheville, Cedar Pointe Crossing and Camelot are the most affordable neighborhoods in Asheville.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
East Asheville
$1,481/month
791 Sq Ft
Cedar Pointe Crossing
$1,486/month
780 Sq Ft
Camelot
$1,493/month
773 Sq Ft
Verde Vista
$1,529/month
840 Sq Ft
Leisure Village
$1,541/month
847 Sq Ft
Bent Creek
$1,594/month
801 Sq Ft
Oakley
$1,610/month
861 Sq Ft
Woodfin
$1,632/month
749 Sq Ft
Biltmore Park
$1,650/month
771 Sq Ft
Biltmore Forest
$1,654/month
792 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Asheville?

Based on current rent prices, Hawthone at Southside, Montford and Downtown Asheville are the most expensive neighborhoods in Asheville.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Hawthone at Southside
$2,058/month
779 Sq Ft
Montford
$1,891/month
648 Sq Ft
Downtown Asheville
$1,824/month
690 Sq Ft
South French Broad
$1,823/month
759 Sq Ft
Five Points
$1,819/month
666 Sq Ft
River Arts District
$1,816/month
755 Sq Ft
Biltmore
$1,789/month
800 Sq Ft
Blue Ridge
$1,788/month
778 Sq Ft
West Asheville
$1,776/month
777 Sq Ft
East End
$1,675/month
780 Sq Ft

Which Asheville neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Asheville with the most apartments available are West Asheville, River Arts District and South French Broad .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
West Asheville
$1,776/month
777 Sq Ft
River Arts District
$1,816/month
755 Sq Ft
South French Broad
$1,823/month
759 Sq Ft
Biltmore Park
$1,650/month
771 Sq Ft
Downtown Asheville
$1,824/month
690 Sq Ft
Biltmore
$1,789/month
800 Sq Ft
Blue Ridge
$1,788/month
778 Sq Ft
Five Points
$1,819/month
666 Sq Ft
Montford
$1,891/month
648 Sq Ft
Oakley
$1,610/month
861 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Asheville, NC?

Because the average rent in Asheville is $1,507, you’ll want to make about $5,023 per month or $60,276 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Asheville, NC is 2.7% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Asheville is 6.1% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,229 - $2,065. You can expect to pay 1.2% less for groceries, 4.1% less for utilities, and 6.7% less for transportation.

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Asheville, NC

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Apartment Averages

East Asheville

Asheville, NC

Hawthone at Southside

Asheville, NC

Studio
$899/month
-
One Bedroom
$1,207/month
-
Two Bedroom
$1,521/month
-
Three Bedroom
$2,224/month
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Skyland Exchange

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Asheville, NC 28803

1-3 Beds | $1,381 - $2,322

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The Reserves at Gashes Creek

1120 Gashes Ridge Ln,
Asheville, NC 28803

1-3 Beds | $1,375 - $2,100

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Reflection Pointe

185 Reflection Pointe,
Asheville, NC 28806

1-3 Beds | $1,395 - $1,975

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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 June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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