Ellison at the Preserve
375 Spring Bluff Ln,
Asheville, NC 28803
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Rental Market Trends in Asheville, NC
Updated September 2026
The average rent in Asheville, NC is $1,435/month.
Rent in Asheville is roughly equal to the national average rent of of $1,665/month.
$1,435/month
Average Rent
769 Sq Ft
Average Size
-1%
Change / Year
3,388
Available Apartments
Asheville rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Asheville average $1,310 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Asheville average $1,435 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Asheville average $1,664 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Asheville average $2,008 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
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How much has average rent changed in Asheville, NC?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 1%, which averages out to $14 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
September 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Asheville, NC
September 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
1%
Below $700/month
12%
$700 - $1,000/month
29%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
47%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
11%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Asheville?
Based on current rent prices, East Asheville, Woodfin and Bent Creek are the most affordable neighborhoods in Asheville.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Asheville?
Based on current rent prices, Biltmore Forest, Downtown Asheville and Biltmore are the most expensive neighborhoods in Asheville.
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Which Asheville neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Asheville with the most apartments available are West Asheville, Biltmore Park and Blue Ridge .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Asheville, NC?
Because the average rent in Asheville is $1,435, you’ll want to make about $4,783 per month or $57,396 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 6.6% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Asheville is 13.7% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,310 - $2,008. You can expect to pay 0.6% less for groceries, 3.4% less for utilities, and 8.0% less for transportation.
How does Asheville, NC compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Asheville, NC to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
View the Asheville Area GuideStudio
$800/month
$1,052/month
One Bedroom
$1,139/month
$1,328/month
Two Bedroom
$1,514/month
$1,447/month
Three Bedroom
$1,755/month
$1,769/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Asheville?
The average rent in Asheville is $1,435 per month, which is 13.8% lower than the national average of $1,665.
What is the average rent for a house in Asheville?
The average rent for a house in Asheville, NC is $2,437 per month.
What is the average rent for a townhome in Asheville?
The average rent for a townhome in Asheville, NC is $1,977 per month.
What is the average rent for a condo in Asheville?
The average rent for a condo in Asheville, NC is $1,681 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Asheville?
Rents in Asheville, NC are decreasing, with prices down 1.0% year-over-year and $14 less per month.
What rent range is most common in Asheville?
In Asheville, NC, 47% of apartments fall between $1,501 - $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 September 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.