Studio Apartment Rent in Waynesville, NC
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Waynesville, North Carolina as of July 2026. That's +57% lower than the citywide median of $1,559 and +48% below the national studio median of $1,295.
Income needed for a studio in Waynesville
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 Waynesville
Compare Waynesville's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in North Carolina
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waynesville (this page) | $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? 2 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Waynesville.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Waynesville |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sylva, NC | 18.1 mi | $970 | +$295 (+44%) |
| Candler, NC | 19.2 mi | $1,290 | +$615 (+91%) |
| Brevard, NC | 26.5 mi | $880 | +$205 (+30%) |
| Arden, NC | 28.3 mi | $1,500 | +$825 (+122%) |
| Asheville, NC | 31.3 mi | $1,466 | +$791 (+117%) |
| Weaverville, NC | 37 mi | $1,290 | +$615 (+91%) |
| Fletcher, NC | 37.6 mi | $1,350 | +$675 (+100%) |
| Swannanoa, NC | 41.4 mi | $1,290 | +$615 (+91%) |
| Hendersonville, NC | 43.3 mi | $1,290 | +$615 (+91%) |
| Sevierville, TN | 47.6 mi | $545 | $-130 (-19%) |
| Greeneville, TN | 47.8 mi | $414 | $-261 (-39%) |
| Black Mountain, NC | 48.8 mi | $1,290 | +$615 (+91%) |
Studio rent in Waynesville — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Waynesville?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Waynesville, North Carolina is $675 per month. This is +57% below the citywide median of $1,559.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Waynesville?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $27,000 ($2,250/month gross), which works out to roughly $12.98/hour at a full-time job.
Is Waynesville expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Waynesville's studio median of $675 is +48% below the national studio median of $1,295. It ranks in the 2th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Waynesville rank for studio rent in North Carolina?
Among the 118 cities in North Carolina with studio data, Waynesville ranks #1 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Waynesville?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Sevierville ($545), Greeneville ($414).