Rental prices in Waynesville, NC have decreased by 1.65% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,690 to $1,662.
Compared to the national average rent of $1,750, the average rent in Waynesville, NC is $1,662.
The average monthly rent of apartments in Waynesville, NC is $1,662.
About 10% of apartment rents in Waynesville, NC range between $2,001-$2,500. Around 59% of Waynesville’s apartments are in the $1,501-$2,000 price range. 32% of apartments are priced between $1,001-$1,500.
The largest share of rentals in Waynesville, NC (59%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.
Prices and availability in Waynesville, NC were last updated on 16 Nov 2025.
The average rent in Waynesville, NC is $1,692.
In Waynesville, 42% of the residents are renting compared to 58% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 4% of Waynesville’s rentals, 54% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 30% are single-family rentals.
The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in Waynesville are about 10 years old, on average. Of these, 92% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 4 stories. About 85% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 15% are mid-rises, and none are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.
Rental apartments in Waynesville come in a range of sizes and floorplans. Studio apartments represent 0% of units for rent, ideal for singles, renters on a budget and people who value central locations more than space. Rentals with 1-bedroom floorplans make up 42% of the total apartments in the city, while 2-bedroom floorplans represent around 47% of all rentals in Waynesville. The rest are larger floorplans with 3 bedrooms or more, typically preferred by families, larger households or roommates sharing space.
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