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Candler

·33rd most expensive in North Carolina·Rental market data updated monthly for Candler, NC
Median rent (all units)
$1,892/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+3.8%
vs US Median
-$73
Rising (Monthly)
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Candler · $1,892
More expensive than 52% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
32% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,892/mo, rent takes about 32% of the US median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$76,000/yr
US median income
$72,000/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Candler's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,290
1 BR
$1,350
2 BR
$1,520
3 BR
$1,950
4 BR+
$2,570
Research median
$1,520/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$22,704/yr
At $1,892/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +3.8% MoM), not inventory.
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Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Candler is $1,892/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,290/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,520/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,350/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,950/mo.

At 32% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Candler ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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Is Candler an affordable city for renters?

Candler is considered moderate for renters. At $1,892/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Candler slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Candler?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $76,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,892/mo in Candler.

Is rent going up or down in Candler?

Rent in Candler has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Candler rent compare to other cities in North Carolina?

Candler is one of the pricier cities in North Carolina for rent, ranking #33 out of 126 tracked cities at $1,892/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Candler?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Candler ($1,892/mo): Arden ($1,547/mo), Waynesville ($1,559/mo), Weaverville ($1,685/mo).

How does Candler rent compare to the national average?

Candler's median rent of $1,892/mo is $73 (4%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within North Carolina, it ranks #33 out of 126 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $1,892/mo, rent takes ~32% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Candler 32%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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