Average Rent in Asheville, NC
21 apartment buildings, 415 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building. 1 more available with Average Rent Pro
Cheapest
$1,200/mo
Retreat at Hunt Hill Apartments
Properties
21
tracked daily
Units
415
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 21 properties in Asheville, NC.
Average rent trend, last 2 months
All bedroom types, citywide. Choose a window above to scope the view.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Asheville, NC Rent Prices
All 21 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Retreat at Hunt Hill Apartments
32 Ardmion Park, Asheville, NC 28801, USA
Ascent Apartment Homes
99 Ascension Dr, Asheville, NC 28806, USA
Ledgewood Village
15 Future Dr Bld 28, Asheville, NC 28803, USA
The District
100 District Dr, Asheville, NC 28803, USA
Westmont Commons
120 Chamberlain Dr, Asheville, NC 28806, USA
Dream Asheville Exchange
105 Exchange Cir, Asheville, NC 28806, USA
Ascot Point Village
23 Ascot Point Cir, Asheville, NC 28803, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Retreat at Hunt Hill Apartments 32 Ardmion Park, Asheville, NC 28801, USA | $1,200 | $1,653 | $1.77 | 4.5 (44) | 13 |
| 2 | Ascent Apartment Homes 99 Ascension Dr, Asheville, NC 28806, USA | $1,224 | $1,520 | $1.59 | 3.1 (252) | 15 |
| 3 | Ledgewood Village 15 Future Dr Bld 28, Asheville, NC 28803, USA | $1,248 | $1,563 | $1.94 | 3.7 (79) | 2 |
| 4 | The District 100 District Dr, Asheville, NC 28803, USA | $1,255 | $1,908 | $1.62 | 4 (111) | 25 |
| 5 | Westmont Commons 120 Chamberlain Dr, Asheville, NC 28806, USA | $1,259 | $1,509 | $1.46 | 4.3 (106) | 27 |
| 6 | Dream Asheville Exchange 105 Exchange Cir, Asheville, NC 28806, USA | $1,299 | $1,676 | $1.53 | 4.3 (260) | 37 |
| 7 | Ascot Point Village 23 Ascot Point Cir, Asheville, NC 28803, USA | $1,303 | $1,550 | $1.48 | 4.5 (417) | 30 |
Rent & Price History by Building
Retreat at Hunt Hill Apartments
4.5 (44)32 Ardmion Park, Asheville, NC 28801, USA
Ascent Apartment Homes
3.1 (252)99 Ascension Dr, Asheville, NC 28806, USA
Ledgewood Village
3.7 (79)15 Future Dr Bld 28, Asheville, NC 28803, USA
The District
4 (111)100 District Dr, Asheville, NC 28803, USA
Westmont Commons
4.3 (106)120 Chamberlain Dr, Asheville, NC 28806, USA
Dream Asheville Exchange
4.3 (260)105 Exchange Cir, Asheville, NC 28806, USA
By Area
Asheville, NC neighborhoods
Tracked buildings across 4 named neighborhoods. Pick one to see its apartments.
Asheville, NC Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Asheville, NC is $1,897 per month, based on 415 units across 21 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,200 at Retreat at Hunt Hill Apartments to $3,917 at Chorus Asheville.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,976/mo | $1,200/mo | 19 |
| 1 Bed | $1,719/mo | $1,224/mo | 174 |
| 2 Bed | $1,998/mo | $1,248/mo | 179 |
| 3 Bed | $2,162/mo | $1,395/mo | 43 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Building Economics
How much do Asheville, NC apartments earn?
The 5 buildings we can estimate generate about $1.3M in rental revenue per month ($16M a year). Estimated from each building's unit-level listing and leasing activity.
| Building | Est. Monthly Revenue | Asking / Leased | Est. Occupancy | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Hawthorne at Mills Gap | $434K/mo | $1,689 / $1,702 | 94% | 272 |
| 2.Enclave Piney Mountain | $365K/mo | $1,904 / $1,855 | 93% | 212 |
| 3.Ledgewood Village | $267K/mo | $1,563 / $1,500 | 99% | 180 |
| 4.The Lofts at South Slope | $136K/mo | $2,360 / $1,939 | 96% | 73 |
| 5.Beaucatcher Flats Apartments | $136K/mo | $1,748 / $1,508 | 93% | 97 |
Research estimates from listing activity, not operator financials. Asking is the average listed rent; leased is the average rent at which units left the market. Click any building for the full revenue breakdown and methodology.
Market Context
Who rents in Asheville, NC, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Asheville, NC averages $1,719/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,998/mo. At the local median household income of $67,221, that works out to 34% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Asheville, NC at $1,303/mo. The current tracked market average runs 46% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Asheville, NC while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Asheville, NC?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$76,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,897/mo.
Comfortable income
$91,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,200/mo), you need to earn at least $48,000/year.
Median household income in Asheville, NC is $67,221 , about 26% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Asheville, NC
Overall prices in Asheville, NC runs below the national average by about 3% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 97.4, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Asheville, NC's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,897 |
| Utilities | $418 |
| Groceries | $523 |
| Transportation | $997 |
| Healthcare | $486 |
| Other goods and services | $778 |
| Estimated total | $5,099/mo |
Population
94,369
Median household income
$67,221
Census median rent
$1,303/mo
Rent as % of income
32.0%
Median age
40.7
Mean commute
18 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Compare
Nearby cities in North Carolina
How Asheville, NC rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Asheville, NC | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte, NC | $2,112 | +11% | -9.3% | 68 |
| Cary, NC | $2,049 | +8% | -1.1% | 31 |
| Raleigh, NC | $1,725 | -9% | -1.8% | 26 |
| Morrisville, NC | $1,827 | -4% | -2.1% | 25 |
| Wake Forest, NC | $1,780 | -6% | -1.2% | 18 |
| Concord, NC | $1,616 | -15% | -4% | 15 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Asheville, NC?
The average rent in Asheville, NC is $1,897 per month, based on 415 units across 21 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Asheville, NC?
The median asking rent in Asheville, NC is $1,801 per month, computed from 415 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $1,897/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Asheville, NC?
The lowest available rent in Asheville, NC starts at $1,200 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Asheville, NC?
1-bedroom apartments in Asheville, NC average $1,719/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,224/mo across 174 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Asheville, NC?
2-bedroom apartments in Asheville, NC average $1,998/mo. Units start from $1,248/mo across 179 units currently listed.
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