Mills River, NC rental market

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Last updated September 14, 2026

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Mills River, NC is $2,400.

Average rent

$2,400

Month-over-month change

+$100

Year-over-year change

-$300

Available rentals

8

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $725 to $3,300.

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Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$7001
$1,0001
$1,8001
$2,3001
$2,4002
$2,8002
$2,9001
$3,2001
$3,300+1

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $300 compared to the previous year.

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Average rent price over time
Last year (2025)This year (2026)
Jan$2,650$2,495
Feb$2,600$2,350
Mar$2,000$2,495
Apr$2,400$2,200
May$2,661$2,100
Jun$2,660$2,500
Jul$2,495$1,933
Aug$2,700$2,000
Sep$2,700$1,800
Oct$2,500No data
Nov$2,300No data
Dec$2,380No data

Market temperature

The Mills River, 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.

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Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Mills River, NC is 20% higher than the national average.

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Mills River, NC?

The average rent in Mills River, NC is $2,400.

2. What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Mills River, NC?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Mills River, NC is $725 per month.

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

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Mills River, NC is $1,050 per month.

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

The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Mills River, NC is $2,489 per month.

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

The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Mills River, NC is $2,900 per month.

6. How much does it cost to rent a house in Mills River, NC?

Houses in Mills River, NC rent between $725 - $3,300 with an average rent of $2,400.

7. How has the rent in Mills River, NC changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Mills River, NC decreased by $300

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

In the last month, the rent in Mills River, NC increased by $100

9. How many available rentals are there in Mills River, NC?

There are currently 8 rentals available in Mills River, NC.

10. How do rent prices in Mills River, NC compare with the national average?

The average rent in Mills River, NC is $2,400 — 20% higher the national average of $2,000.

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