Studio Apartment Rent in Black Mountain, NC
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Black Mountain, North Carolina as of July 2026. That's +27% lower than the citywide median of $1,761 and in line with the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Black Mountain
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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Black Mountain
Compare Black Mountain's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in North Carolina
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waynesville | $675 |
| 2 | Albemarle | $690 |
| 3 | Shelby | $700 |
| 4 | Lumberton | $720 |
| 5 | Lenoir | $730 |
| 6 | Henderson | $760 |
| 7 | Lillington | $770 |
| 8 | Marion | $790 |
| 9 | Aberdeen | $800 |
| 10 | Kings Mountain | $800 |
| 11 | Raeford | $810 |
| 12 | Graham | $840 |
| 13 | Kinston | $840 |
| 14 | Jacksonville | $845 |
| 15 | Lexington | $850 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in North Carolina
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harrisburg | $2,380 |
| 2 | Holly Springs | $1,870 |
| 3 | Waxhaw | $1,860 |
| 4 | Apex | $1,827 |
| 5 | Davidson | $1,800 |
| 6 | Cornelius | $1,770 |
| 7 | Chapel Hill | $1,725 |
| 8 | Pineville | $1,720 |
| 9 | Cary | $1,685 |
| 10 | Mint Hill | $1,650 |
| 11 | Fuquay Varina | $1,580 |
| 12 | Raleigh | $1,579 |
| 13 | Wake Forest | $1,560 |
| 14 | Huntersville | $1,521 |
| 15 | Knightdale | $1,520 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Black Mountain.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Black Mountain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swannanoa, NC | 8 mi | $1,290 | — |
| Fletcher, NC | 15 mi | $1,350 | +$60 (+5%) |
| Hendersonville, NC | 16.3 mi | $1,290 | — |
| Asheville, NC | 17.7 mi | $1,466 | +$176 (+14%) |
| Weaverville, NC | 18.1 mi | $1,290 | — |
| Marion, NC | 19.1 mi | $790 | $-500 (-39%) |
| Arden, NC | 22.4 mi | $1,500 | +$210 (+16%) |
| Candler, NC | 29.7 mi | $1,290 | — |
| Travelers Rest, SC | 38.6 mi | $970 | $-320 (-25%) |
| Morganton, NC | 39 mi | $1,290 | — |
| Inman, SC | 40.2 mi | $1,030 | $-260 (-20%) |
| Taylors, SC | 42.8 mi | $1,160 | $-130 (-10%) |
Studio rent in Black Mountain — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Black Mountain?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Black Mountain, North Carolina is $1,290 per month. This is +27% below the citywide median of $1,761.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Black Mountain?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $51,600 ($4,300/month gross), which works out to roughly $24.81/hour at a full-time job.
Is Black Mountain expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Black Mountain's studio median of $1,290 is right at the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 50th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Black Mountain rank for studio rent in North Carolina?
Among the 118 cities in North Carolina with studio data, Black Mountain ranks #76 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Black Mountain?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Marion ($790), Travelers Rest ($970), Inman ($1,030).