Highlands, NC rental market
What is the average rent in Highlands, NC?
Last updated June 18, 2026
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Highlands, NC is $7,750.
Average rent
$7,750
Month-over-month change
+$2,750
Year-over-year change
+$2,750
Available rentals
11
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,200 to $30,000.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $1,100 | 1 |
| $1,200 | 1 |
| $1,500 | 1 |
| $1,600 | 1 |
| $2,900 | 1 |
| $4,900 | 2 |
| $5,000+ | 6 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $2,750 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2025) | This year (2026) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $6,000 | $4,450 |
| Feb | $5,000 | $4,950 |
| Mar | $6,000 | $3,000 |
| Apr | $3,300 | $2,495 |
| May | $3,500 | $4,950 |
| Jun | $7,000 | $7,750 |
| Jul | $5,000 | No data |
| Aug | $2,980 | No data |
| Sep | $5,000 | No data |
| Oct | $5,000 | No data |
| Nov | $4,275 | No data |
| Dec | $3,000 | No data |
Market temperature
The Highlands, 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 Highlands, NC is 286% higher than the national average.
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