What is the average apartment size in Arden?

The average size for a Arden, NC apartment is 993 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Arden?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Arden is $1,718 per month, a 0.43% increase from last year’s average of $1,711.

What is the average apartment size in Arden?

The typical apartment in Arden offers about 993 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Arden, NC Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Arden?

The typical rent budget in Arden ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 52% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Arden?

In Arden, 40% of households rent while 60% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Arden is $1,718, a 0.43% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,711.

One-bedroom apartments provide 766 square feet for $1,508, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,769 offer 1,082 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,356 sq ft) for $2,166, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Arden, NC

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,718	993 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,508	766 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,769	1,082 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,166	1,356 sq. ft.

Arden, NC rent trends

Rental prices in Arden, NC have increased by 0.43% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,711 to $1,718.

What's the typical rent budget in Arden, NC?

The largest share of rentals in Arden, NC (52%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Arden, NC?

3,491 or 40% of the households in Arden, NC are renter-occupied while 5,144 or 60% are owner-occupied.

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How Arden Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Arden	$1,718
Charlotte	$1,655
Raleigh	$1,579
Fayetteville	$1,294
Winston - Salem	$1,290
Durham	$1,529
Greensboro	$1,322
Wilmington	$1,619
Concord	$1,534
Cary	$1,625
Hickory	$1,489
Asheville	$1,698
Hendersonville, NC	$1,502
Weaverville, NC	$1,774
Fletcher, NC	$1,680
Travelers Rest, SC	$2,053
Candler, NC	$1,594
Cullowhee, NC	$1,871

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Arden apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.