Black Mountain, NC rental market

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Last updated September 24, 2026

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Black Mountain, NC is $1,600.

Average rent

$1,600

Month-over-month change

-$96

Year-over-year change

-$500

Available rentals

42

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $625 to $4,200.

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Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$6002
$8001
$1,0002
$1,1002
$1,2003
$1,3004
$1,4003
$1,5008
$1,6001
$1,7002
$1,8003
$1,9003
$2,0002
$2,1001
$2,2001
$2,3002
$2,4001
$2,5005
$2,6003
$2,8001
$3,2001
$3,3001
$3,4002
$3,5001
$4,1001
$4,200+1

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $500 compared to the previous year.

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Average rent price over time
Last year (2025)This year (2026)
Jan$2,249$1,995
Feb$2,195$2,000
Mar$1,800$1,800
Apr$1,700$2,000
May$1,800$2,000
Jun$1,983$2,000
Jul$1,850$2,000
Aug$1,665$1,995
Sep$2,000$1,652
Oct$2,100No data
Nov$2,060No data
Dec$2,100No data

Market temperature

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

hot

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Black Mountain, NC is 20% lower than the national average.

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Black Mountain, NC?

The average rent in Black Mountain, NC is $1,600.

2. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Black Mountain, NC?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Black Mountain, NC is $1,350 per month.

3. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Black Mountain, NC?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Black Mountain, NC is $1,550 per month.

4. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Black Mountain, NC?

The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Black Mountain, NC is $2,395 per month.

5. What is the average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Black Mountain, NC?

The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Black Mountain, NC is $2,467 per month.

6. How much does it cost to rent a house in Black Mountain, NC?

Houses in Black Mountain, NC rent between $625 - $4,200 with an average rent of $1,600.

7. How has the rent in Black Mountain, NC changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Black Mountain, NC decreased by $500

8. How much has the rent in Black Mountain, NC increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Black Mountain, NC decreased by $96

9. How many available rentals are there in Black Mountain, NC?

There are currently 42 rentals available in Black Mountain, NC.

10. How do rent prices in Black Mountain, NC compare with the national average?

The average rent in Black Mountain, NC is $1,600 — 20% lower the national average of $2,000.

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