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Rental Market Trends in Waynesville, NC

What is the average rent in Waynesville, NC?

$1,501/month

Average Rent

747 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.1%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of August 2025, the average rent in Waynesville, NC is $1,501 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,638/month, which means Waynesville rent prices are 8% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Waynesville, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $1,501 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,733 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,909 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,501/month
747 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,733/month
1,123 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,909/month
1,316 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Waynesville, NC?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.1%, which averages out to $1 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated August 2025
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2024 2025
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Waynesville, NC
Last Updated August 2025
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Waynesville, NC
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
25% $1,001 - $1,500/month
75% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Waynesville is $1,501, you’ll want to make about $5,003 per month or $60,036 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.

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Waynesville, NC

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17 Wilkinson Pass Ln,
Waynesville, NC 28786

1-3 Beds | $1,124 - $2,029

Groves at Waters Edge

Groves at Waters Edge

191 Waters Edge Cir,
Waynesville, NC 28786

1-3 Beds | $1,465 - $2,215

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Palisades at Plott Creek

20 Palisades Ln,
Waynesville, NC 28786

1-3 Beds | $1,495 - $2,225

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United States North Carolina Waynesville Rental Trends

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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