Apartments For Rent in Waynesville, NC

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Apartments For Rent Near Waynesville, NC

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What Locals Say about Waynesville

Review Highlights

Waynesville, North Carolina: charming mountain town with easy living, walkable fun, and quick escapes. Residents love friendly vibes, safe walkable downtown, year-round festivals, trails, and Blue Ridge views. Drawbacks: tourist crowds in season, Asheville traffic, slick winter drives, and too few dog parks.
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  • Kimbi Cannon
    "Beautiful place, lots to do, several places to picnic and walk. Playground are wonderful. Most people are very respectful to others. "
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  • Audrey Thompson
    "There are many community events that happen throughout the year. The newspaper keeps everyone up to date on events. "
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s quiet. It’s safe. It’s walkable. It’s quaint. It’s still relatively affordable. I’ve enjoyed being here for 7 years. "
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  • Gemabeachfront
    "Parade, Main Street fun events in Fall, Spring, Summer, and throughout the year. Marketplace for fresh vegetables. "
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  • 1wdoc4
    "Nice friendly people who love kids and football Halloween, Christmas and Thanksgiving! The people are very welcoming. There are 4 Seasons here and the fall leaves are awesome. "
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  • Adam F.
    "Great town, close to everything. Asheville is only 30 minutes away and the casino in Cherokee is also only 30 minutes away."
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  • Matt H.
    "Waynesville is a great small town but not without its issues too. School system is excellent. I'm 48 and grew up here in Waynesville."
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  • Yarringtonb
    "Waynesville is a small quaint town and a safe place to raise a family. I have lived here for twenty two years."
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  • Caroline L.
    "I rent and am surrounded by woods. No events. My neighbors are friendly but there are only four of them. "
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  • Perrylynn1
    "It is beautiful and the climate is comfortable year round. For someone who loves the outdoors, it is the ideal location."
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  • Fwitmer W.
    "pet friendly people are kind and friendly. It is safe. Clean community. Convenient Stores and restaurants "
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  • Joann.bonnet36
    "Parades. Quilting and pottery classes. People are so friendly! Quiet neighborhood golf course. Great food "
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  • Leigh C.
    "There are a lot of places to walk dogs and it’s beautiful. Great Mountain View. I don’t know what else to say."
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  • Perrylynn1
    "Very friendly and safe. Gorgeous picturesque setting setting in the Smokey mountains. Short drive to the Blue Ridge Parkway and Asheville, NC. "
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  • Chris S.
    "We have a horse shelter and a cat shelter and in general take care of a variety of animals in our neighborhood"
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  • Chris S.
    "This is a rural area .. as long as your animals are on your property all is good ... dogs, cats, horses, goats ... whatever "
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  • Bennie M.
    "Love it, I use to live in sylva and I moved to waynesville, and I really can’t see being anywhere else! I love the downtown area, there’s always something to do during the summer!"
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  • Jschnell1
    "close to highways. close to town. close to all nature has to offer. breweries, mountains, waterfalls, fresh produce, great people."
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  • Chickenlilly
    "Multitude of enjoyable pass times, beautiful scenery and friendly folks. Only drawback is both good and bad... there are a lot of tourists during holiday seasons and summer break. "
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  • Kendall P.
    "The Waynesville Parks and Recreation is an incredible facility with a huge indoor heated pool for kids open during the winter. "
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  • K.w.blackburn00
    "I am 3 minutes from downtown- I am 5 minutes from my job. It’s easy to get on the interstate & grocery stores are close. "
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  • K.w.blackburn00
    "It’s a nice, quiet street with just a few young families. We like being close to downtown but not in the middle of things. Everyone that we know is friendly and helpful. Snow days are the best! "
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  • Richard
    "It can be bad going over the mountain in the snow, but it’s a pretty ride. Traffic in Asheville has become unpleasant, and usually you are delayed at rush hour, merge delays and cell phone usage behind the wheel..."
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  • MA28786
    "I’ve lived in this neighborhood for 4 years and I know all of my neighbors. A lot of neighbors have dogs and I constantly see neighbors walking their dog throughout the day. I live very close to town yet my road is pretty quiet and there are a lot of kids that play in their yards throughout the day. "
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  • Laura
    "There aren’t enough dog parks for them to run loose in a fenced area. The plus is that there are sidewalks to walk dogs safely."
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  • Heididixon116
    "I really enjoy this neighborhood. Everyone is extremely friendly and everyone helps everyone. There is a lot of activities within a 30 minute drive. "
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  • 1wdoc4
    "There are great parks and lots of recreation sites. There are numerous educational venues and opportunities with hands on adventures as well."
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  • Bruce Y.
    "Main Street festivals during the summer and fall months. We have the Appalachian Festival in May, Folkmoot International Festival in July, Haywood County Apple Festival in October and The Church Street Arts & Crafts Festival in October. Street Block Parties on Main Street every first Friday of the month during June, July, August & September."
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  • Jessica S.
    "i dislike this neighborhood and want to move, neighbors are rude and to much traffic, id like to live somewhere with being watched."
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  • Barry D. B. B. u.
    "Very quiet private neighborhood, only 4 year round residents, newly paved streets, spectacular views year around, close to shopping and major highways; no snow issues; mature landscape around home. "
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  • atyourconvenience
    "I live in the area and it is awesome for anyone but singles looking to party."
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  • ccw_gwc
    "Safe neighborhood, convenient to grocery stores, downtown shops and restaurants. Golf course serves as front yard for homes in this area."
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  • Rob R.
    " Best kept secret community in the southeast. Quality of life exceeds the norm. The beauty of the county equals the quality of life. "
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Average Rent Trends in Waynesville, NC

Rent in Waynesville, NC varies by number of bedrooms and home type. Use these charts to quickly see how rent changes.
Average rent decreased in May 2026 compared to the previous month. Rent previously peaked in Jul 2025.
MonthAverage rent
Jun 2025$1,750
Jul 2025$1,950
Aug 2025$1,800
Sep 2025$1,800
Oct 2025$1,900
Nov 2025$1,800
Dec 2025$1,800
Jan 2026$1,850
Feb 2026$1,800
Mar 2026$1,800
Apr 2026$1,750
May 2026$1,590
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Average Rent By Bedroom and Home Type

In May 2026, Apartments and Condos were the most affordable home type to rent compared with Houses and Townhomes.
1 bed2 beds3 beds4 bedsAll
All home types$975$1,500$2,000$2,706$1,590
Townhomes—$1,500$2,100—$2,100
Apartments and Condos$1,150$1,590$1,200—$1,350
Houses$1,350$1,500$2,400$2,728$1,750
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Frequently Asked Questions about Rentals in Waynesville, NC

  • What is the average rent in Waynesville, NC?
    The average rent in Waynesville, NC is $1,590. Rent prices range from $959 to as much as $3,800, depending on the type of rental.
  • How does the rent in Waynesville, NC compare to the national average?
    Average rent in Waynesville, NC is about 17% lower than the national average rent of $1,910. That means it is less expensive to rent in Waynesville compared to the U.S. average.
  • What is the average rent in Waynesville, NC, by number of bedrooms?
    The average rent in Waynesville, NC is $1,000 for a studio, $975 for a 1 bedroom, $1,500 for a 2 bedroom, $2,000 for a 3 bedroom, and $2,706 for a 4 bedroom.
  • How have rent prices in Waynesville, NC changed compared to last year?
    In the past year, the average rent price in Waynesville, NC has decreased by $335. That means the average rent is 21% lower than last year.
  • How many available rental listings are in Waynesville, NC?
    There are 33 available rental listings in Waynesville, NC.
  • What are some zip codes in Waynesville, NC?
    Waynesville, NC includes zip codes such as: 28786, 28785, 28738.
  • What are some cities near Waynesville, NC?
    Some nearby cities include: Maggie Valley, Lake Junaluska, Clyde, Balsam, Cherokee. These cities may have more rental options to explore.