1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Asheville, NC
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Asheville, North Carolina as of July 2026. That's +9% lower than the citywide median of $1,688 and +11% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Asheville
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Asheville
Compare Asheville's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in North Carolina
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ranlo | $483 |
| 2 | Shelby | $710 |
| 3 | Lumberton | $730 |
| 4 | Albemarle | $770 |
| 5 | Henderson | $770 |
| 6 | Lillington | $780 |
| 7 | Kings Mountain | $820 |
| 8 | Lenoir | $820 |
| 9 | Raeford | $820 |
| 10 | Aberdeen | $830 |
| 11 | Gibsonville | $836 |
| 12 | Marion | $840 |
| 13 | Kinston | $850 |
| 14 | Wilson | $855 |
| 15 | Nashville | $870 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in North Carolina
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harrisburg | $2,470 |
| 2 | Holly Springs | $1,950 |
| 3 | Waxhaw | $1,930 |
| 4 | Apex | $1,897 |
| 5 | Davidson | $1,870 |
| 6 | Cornelius | $1,830 |
| 7 | Chapel Hill | $1,825 |
| 8 | Pineville | $1,790 |
| 9 | Cary | $1,755 |
| 10 | Mint Hill | $1,720 |
| 11 | Raleigh | $1,639 |
| 12 | Indian Trail | $1,631 |
| 13 | Fuquay Varina | $1,630 |
| 14 | Wake Forest | $1,620 |
| 15 | Durham | $1,600 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Asheville.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Asheville |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arden, NC | 9.8 mi | $1,570 | +$28 (+2%) |
| Swannanoa, NC | 10.1 mi | $1,350 | $-192 (-12%) |
| Weaverville, NC | 10.3 mi | $1,350 | $-192 (-12%) |
| Fletcher, NC | 12.2 mi | $1,430 | $-112 (-7%) |
| Candler, NC | 12.7 mi | $1,350 | $-192 (-12%) |
| Black Mountain, NC | 17.7 mi | $1,350 | $-192 (-12%) |
| Hendersonville, NC | 19.2 mi | $1,350 | $-192 (-12%) |
| Waynesville, NC | 31.3 mi | $1,059 | $-483 (-31%) |
| Brevard, NC | 33 mi | $880 | $-662 (-43%) |
| Marion, NC | 36.3 mi | $840 | $-702 (-46%) |
| Travelers Rest, SC | 38.1 mi | $1,000 | $-542 (-35%) |
| Greeneville, TN | 43.7 mi | $424 | $-1,118 (-73%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Asheville — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Asheville?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Asheville, North Carolina is $1,542 per month. This is +9% below the citywide median of $1,688.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Asheville?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $61,680 ($5,140/month gross), which works out to roughly $29.65/hour at a full-time job.
Is Asheville expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Asheville's 1-bedroom median of $1,542 is +11% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 60th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Asheville rank for 1-bedroom rent in North Carolina?
Among the 122 cities in North Carolina with 1-bedroom data, Asheville ranks #102 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Asheville?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Swannanoa ($1,350), Weaverville ($1,350), Fletcher ($1,430).