Banner Elk, NC rental market
What is the average rent in Banner Elk, NC?
Last updated August 11, 2026
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Banner Elk, NC is $2,250.
Average rent
$2,250
Month-over-month change
-$50
Year-over-year change
+$255
Available rentals
9
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,225 to $4,500.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $1,200 | 1 |
| $1,400 | 1 |
| $1,700 | 2 |
| $1,800 | 2 |
| $2,200 | 1 |
| $2,400 | 1 |
| $2,500 | 1 |
| $3,100 | 1 |
| $4,400 | 1 |
| $4,500+ | 1 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $255 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2025) | This year (2026) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $2,600 | $2,150 |
| Feb | $1,850 | $1,960 |
| Mar | $2,150 | $1,960 |
| Apr | $2,390 | $2,370 |
| May | $3,000 | $2,370 |
| Jun | $2,495 | $2,300 |
| Jul | $2,390 | $2,450 |
| Aug | $2,050 | $2,450 |
| Sep | $2,150 | No data |
| Oct | $2,150 | No data |
| Nov | $2,670 | No data |
| Dec | $900 | No data |
Market temperature
The Banner Elk, NC rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Banner Elk, NC is 13% higher than the national average.
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