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Fletcher

Pop. 8,098·7th most expensive in North Carolina·Rental market data updated monthly for Fletcher, NC
Median rent (all units)
$2,084/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-6.8%
vs US Median
+$119
Falling (Monthly)
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Fletcher · $2,084
More expensive than 63% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
33% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,084/mo, rent takes about 33% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$83,000/yr
Local median income
$75,272/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Fletcher's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,350
1 BR
$1,430
2 BR
$1,600
3 BR
$2,060
4 BR+
$2,700
Research median
$1,600/mo

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

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12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$25,008/yr
At $2,084/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -6.8% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Fletcher, NC is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 39.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
8,098
Median income
$75,272
Median age
41.7
Renters
14.7%
Age distribution
17.1%
20.3%
25.2%
15.7%
21.7%
Under 1817.1%
18–3420.3%
35–5425.2%
55–6415.7%
65+21.7%
Gender
49.5%
50.5%
Male49.5%
Female50.5%
Race & ethnicity
82.3%
White82.3%
Black2.5%
Hispanic8.5%
Asian3.9%
Other2.9%
Education (25+)
23.5%
31.4%
39.8%
No HS diploma5.4%
HS diploma23.5%
Some college31.4%
Bachelor's+39.8%
Housing tenure
85.3%
14.7%
Owner85.3%
Renter14.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Fletcher, NC has changed in 5 years

Income
$64,478 → $75,272
up 16.7%
Population
7,935 → 8,098
up 2.1%
Renter share
21% → 14.7%
-6.3 pts
Bachelor's+
34.6% → 39.8%
+5.2 pts
Median age
44.1 → 41.7
-2.4 yrs

Median household income rose from $64,478 to $75,272 between 2021 and 2024, a 16.7% shift. The population has grown by 2.1% since 2021, moving from about 7,935 residents to roughly 8,098. Renters now make up 14.7% of households, compared with 21% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 39.8% of adults here, versus 34.6% in 2021.

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About renting in Fletcher, NC

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Fletcher is $2,084/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,350/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,600/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,430/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,060/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($75,272/yr), Fletcher ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Fletcher an affordable city for renters?

Fletcher is considered moderate for renters. At $2,084/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($75,272/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Fletcher slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Fletcher?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $83,000/year (~$40/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,084/mo in Fletcher. The local median household income is $75,272/yr, meaning the typical Fletcher household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Fletcher?

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

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

Fletcher is one of the pricier cities in North Carolina for rent, ranking #7 out of 126 tracked cities at $2,084/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Fletcher?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Fletcher ($2,084/mo): Arden ($1,547/mo), Asheville ($1,688/mo), Hendersonville ($1,730/mo).

What percentage of Fletcher residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 14.7% of Fletcher households are renters, while 85.3% are owner-occupied. Fletcher leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Fletcher rent compare to the national average?

Fletcher's median rent of $2,084/mo is $119 (6%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within North Carolina, it ranks #7 out of 126 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $2,084/mo, rent takes ~33% of Fletcher's median household income ($75,272/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Fletcher 33%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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