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 Jan / 2026, the average rent in Downtown Asheville is $1,788 per month, a 0.32% increase from last years average of $1,783.

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

In Downtown Asheville, studios rent for $1,491 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,569 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,376 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 502 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 662 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,155 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: February 25, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Asheville is $1,788, a 0.32% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,783.

Studio Apartments at $1,491 offer the most budget-friendly option with 502 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 662 square feet for $1,569, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,376 offer 1,155 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Downtown Asheville, Asheville, NC

Last updated: February 25, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,788	789 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,491	502 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,569	662 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,376	1,155 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Downtown Asheville, Asheville, NC rent trends

Rental prices in Downtown Asheville, Asheville, NC have increased by 0.32% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,783 to $1,788.

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?

589 or 63% of the households in Downtown Asheville, Asheville, NC are renter-occupied while 341 or 37% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Downtown Asheville?

Hawthorne at Southside $1,629/month

Skyland Springs $1,639/month

Haw Creek $1,647/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,684/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Downtown Asheville?

Redwood Forest $1,786/month

Downtown Asheville $1,788/month

Brooks Estates $1,884/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	$1,884
Downtown Asheville	$1,788
Redwood Forest	$1,786
Malvern Hills	$1,786
Haw Creek	$1,647
Skyland Springs	$1,639
Hawthorne at Southside	$1,629

Asheville | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Downtown Asheville is 5% lower than in Brooks Estates

$1,788

Downtown Asheville rent is the same as Asheville average

Average Rent $1,788

$1,884

Brooks Estates rent is 5% higher than Asheville average

Average Rent $1,884

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.