What is the average apartment size in Cullowhee?

The average size for a Cullowhee, NC apartment is 1,159 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 Cullowhee?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Cullowhee is $1,871 per month, a 3.68% increase from last year’s average of $1,804.

What is the average apartment size in Cullowhee?

The typical apartment in Cullowhee offers about 1,159 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Cullowhee, NC Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Cullowhee ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 31% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Cullowhee?

In Cullowhee, 92% of households rent while 8% 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 Cullowhee is $1,871, a 3.68% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,804.

One-bedroom apartments provide 593 square feet for $1,276, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,426 offer 889 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,217 sq ft) for $2,045, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Cullowhee, NC

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,871	1,159 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,276	593 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,426	889 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,045	1,217 sq. ft.

Cullowhee, NC rent trends

Rental prices in Cullowhee, NC have increased by 3.68% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,804 to $1,871.

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

The largest share of rentals in Cullowhee, NC (31%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Cullowhee, NC?

1,811 or 92% of the households in Cullowhee, NC are renter-occupied while 152 or 8% are owner-occupied.

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How Cullowhee Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Cullowhee	$1,871
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
Arden, NC	$1,718
Fletcher, NC	$1,680
Candler, NC	$1,594
Central, SC	$1,431

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 Cullowhee 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.