What is the average apartment size in Downtown Asheville, Asheville, NC?

The average size for a Downtown Asheville, Asheville, NC apartment is 789 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 Downtown Asheville?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Downtown Asheville is $1,825 per month, a 1.25% decrease from last year’s average of $1,848.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Downtown Asheville?

In Downtown Asheville, studios rent for $1,490 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,610 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,389 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Downtown Asheville?

The typical apartment in Downtown Asheville offers about 789 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Downtown Asheville?

Studio apartments in Downtown Asheville average 486 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 657 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,152 sq. ft.

Downtown Asheville, Asheville, NC Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Downtown Asheville?

The typical rent budget in Downtown Asheville ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 51% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Downtown Asheville?

In Downtown Asheville, 63% of households rent while 37% 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 Downtown Asheville is $1,825, a 1.25% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,848.

Studio Apartments at $1,490 offer the most budget-friendly option with 486 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 657 square feet for $1,610, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,389 offer 1,152 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Downtown Asheville, Asheville, NC

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,825	789 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,490	486 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,610	657 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,389	1,152 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Downtown Asheville, Asheville, NC rent trends

Rental prices in Downtown Asheville, Asheville, NC have decreased by 1.25% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,848 to $1,825.

What's the typical rent budget in Downtown Asheville, Asheville, NC?

The largest share of rentals in Downtown Asheville, Asheville, NC (51%) 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 Downtown Asheville, Asheville, NC?

3,849 or 63% of the households in Downtown Asheville, Asheville, NC are renter-occupied while 2,232 or 37% are owner-occupied.

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Most affordable neighborhoods in Downtown Asheville?

Haw Creek $1,555/month

Skyland Springs $1,649/month

Hawthorne at Southside $1,723/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,698/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Downtown Asheville?

Redwood Forest $1,764/month

Malvern Hills $1,787/month

Brooks Estates $2,003/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Asheville, NC By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Brooks Estates	$2,003
Malvern Hills	$1,787
Redwood Forest	$1,764
East End - Valley Street	$1,740
Hawthorne at Southside	$1,723
Skyland Springs	$1,649
Haw Creek	$1,555

Asheville | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Brooks Estates is 15% higher than in East End - Valley Street

$2,003

Brooks Estates rent is 10% higher than Asheville average

Average Rent $2,003

$1,740

East End - Valley Street rent is 5% lower than Asheville average

Average Rent $1,740

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 Downtown Asheville 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.