Asheville, NC Rent History

141 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$1,726
1-year change
+0.1%
$2/mo
5-year change
+16.3%
$242/mo
10-year change
+62.5%
$664/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Asheville

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$1,005/mo—0.0%
2016$1,032/mo+2.7%+2.7%
2017$1,110/mo+7.6%+10.4%
2018$1,173/mo+5.7%+16.7%
2019$1,201/mo+2.4%+19.5%
2020$1,254/mo+4.4%+24.8%
2021$1,381/mo+10.1%+37.4%
2022$1,610/mo+16.6%+60.2%
2023$1,711/mo+6.3%+70.2%
2024$1,761/mo+2.9%+75.2%
2025$1,733/mo-1.6%+72.4%
2026$1,733/mo0.0%+72.4%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Asheville changed since 2015?

Median rent in Asheville, NC was $970 in 2015-01 and is $1,726 as of 2026-09 — a change of $756 per month over 11 years.

How much has Asheville rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Asheville, NC has changed +16.3% ($242 per month). The current median is $1,726.

What has rent in Asheville done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Asheville, NC has changed +62.5% ($664 per month). It is now $1,726.

Is rent in Asheville going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Asheville, NC has increased +0.1% ($2/mo). Current median: $1,726.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.