What is the average apartment size in Waynesville?

The average size for a Waynesville, NC apartment is 1,019 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 Waynesville?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Waynesville is $1,706 per month, a 0.37% increase from last years average of $1,700.

What is the average apartment size in Waynesville?

The typical apartment in Waynesville offers about 1,019 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Waynesville, NC Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Waynesville ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 74% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Waynesville?

In Waynesville, 42% of households rent while 58% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 21, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Waynesville is $1,706, a 0.37% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,700.

One-bedroom apartments provide 743 square feet for $1,491, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,794 offer 1,120 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,381 sq ft) for $1,960, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Waynesville, NC

Last updated: February 21, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,706	1,019 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,491	743 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,794	1,120 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,960	1,381 sq. ft.

Waynesville, NC rent trends

Rental prices in Waynesville, NC have increased by 0.37% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,700 to $1,706.

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

The largest share of rentals in Waynesville, NC (74%) 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 Waynesville, NC?

2,039 or 42% of the households in Waynesville, NC are renter-occupied while 2,834 or 58% are owner-occupied.

How Waynesville Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Waynesville	$1,706
Charlotte	$1,652
Raleigh	$1,574
Winston - Salem	$1,280
Greensboro	$1,322
Durham	$1,541
Fayetteville	$1,279
Concord	$1,525
Clayton	$1,590
Wilmington	$1,613
High Point	$1,243
Asheville	$1,684
Arden, NC	$1,714
Hendersonville, NC	$1,591
Weaverville, NC	$1,837
Cullowhee, NC	$1,915
Fletcher, NC	$1,642
Candler, NC	$1,652

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 Waynesville 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.