Banner Elk, NC rental market

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Last updated November 8, 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-monthMoM change

+$250

Year-over-yearYoY change

-$180

Available rentals

16

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,210 to $5,500.

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Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$1,2002
$1,5001
$1,6001
$1,8001
$1,9002
$2,0001
$2,1001
$2,2002
$2,4001
$2,5002
$2,6001
$3,0001
$3,7001
$3,9001
$4,0001
$4,2001
$5,000+1

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $180 compared to the previous year.

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Average rent price over time
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$2,000
Oct$2,150$2,000
Nov$2,670$2,600
Dec$900No data

Market temperature

The Banner Elk, NC rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

cool

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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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Banner Elk, NC?

The average rent in Banner Elk, NC is $2,250.

2. What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Banner Elk, NC?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Banner Elk, NC is $850 per month.

3. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Banner Elk, NC?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Banner Elk, NC is $1,250 per month.

4. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Banner Elk, NC?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Banner Elk, NC is $2,250 per month.

5. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Banner Elk, NC?

The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Banner Elk, NC is $2,593 per month.

6. What is the average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Banner Elk, NC?

The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Banner Elk, NC is $2,500 per month.

7. How much does it cost to rent a house in Banner Elk, NC?

Houses in Banner Elk, NC rent between $1,210 - $5,500 with an average rent of $2,250.

8. How has the rent in Banner Elk, NC changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Banner Elk, NC decreased by $180

9. How much has the rent in Banner Elk, NC increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Banner Elk, NC increased by $250

10. How many available rentals are there in Banner Elk, NC?

There are currently 16 rentals available in Banner Elk, NC.

11. How do rent prices in Banner Elk, NC compare with the national average?

The average rent in Banner Elk, NC is $2,250 — 12.56% higher the national average of $1,999.

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