1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Hendersonville, NC
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Hendersonville, North Carolina as of August 2026. That's +22% lower than the citywide median of $1,739 and +3% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Hendersonville
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 Hendersonville
Compare Hendersonville'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 | Bessemer City | $799 |
| 8 | Kings Mountain | $820 |
| 9 | Lenoir | $820 |
| 10 | Raeford | $820 |
| 11 | Aberdeen | $830 |
| 12 | Gibsonville | $836 |
| 13 | Marion | $840 |
| 14 | Washington | $840 |
| 15 | Kinston | $850 |
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 | Pineville | $1,790 |
| 7 | Cary | $1,755 |
| 8 | Mint Hill | $1,720 |
| 9 | Kill Devil Hills | $1,711 |
| 10 | Indian Trail | $1,631 |
| 11 | Fuquay Varina | $1,630 |
| 12 | Wake Forest | $1,620 |
| 13 | Durham | $1,600 |
| 14 | Huntersville | $1,596 |
| 15 | Knightdale | $1,580 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Hendersonville.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Hendersonville |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fletcher, NC | 7.1 mi | $1,430 | +$80 (+6%) |
| Arden, NC | 15.4 mi | $1,570 | +$220 (+16%) |
| Black Mountain, NC | 16.3 mi | $1,350 | — |
| Swannanoa, NC | 17.1 mi | $1,350 | — |
| Asheville, NC | 19.2 mi | $1,542 | +$192 (+14%) |
| Travelers Rest, SC | 22.5 mi | $1,000 | $-350 (-26%) |
| Candler, NC | 25.2 mi | $1,350 | — |
| Weaverville, NC | 26.7 mi | $1,350 | — |
| Taylors, SC | 27.5 mi | $1,200 | $-150 (-11%) |
| Greer, SC | 29.9 mi | $1,255 | $-95 (-7%) |
| Inman, SC | 30.1 mi | $1,070 | $-280 (-21%) |
| Lyman, SC | 30.9 mi | $1,370 | +$20 (+1%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Hendersonville — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Hendersonville?
As of August 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Hendersonville, North Carolina is $1,350 per month. This is +22% below the citywide median of $1,739.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Hendersonville?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $54,000 ($4,500/month gross), which works out to roughly $25.96/hour at a full-time job.
Is Hendersonville expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Hendersonville's 1-bedroom median of $1,350 is +3% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 46th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Hendersonville rank for 1-bedroom rent in North Carolina?
Among the 123 cities in North Carolina with 1-bedroom data, Hendersonville ranks #85 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Hendersonville?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Travelers Rest ($1,000), Taylors ($1,200), Greer ($1,255).