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Apartments Near Western Carolina University

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Bellamy Western
22 Fair Friend Circle Cullowhee, NC
4 BR | Available Now
0.5 miles from center of campus
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$675 - 725
The Landing At Western Carolina
1 Landing Ln Cullowhee, NC
3 - 5 BR | Available Now
0.9 miles from center of campus
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Surface Parking
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$1,600 - 2,400
62 Cullowhee Hts
Cullowhee, NC
2 - 3 BR | Available Now
1.1 miles from center of campus
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Balcony/Deck/Patio
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$1,600 - 2,200
Ca-medallion Court
49 Button Loop Cullowhee, NC
2 - 4 BR | Available Now
1.2 miles from center of campus
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$2,500
Large Family Home Close To Wcu
304 Canterbury Rd Cullowhee, NC
4 BR | Available Now
1.4 miles from center of campus
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$950 - 1,075
58 Cullowhee (formerly Sky At Cullowhee)
569 N Country Club Dr Cullowhee, NC
Studio | Available Now
1.5 miles from center of campus
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Forest Hills
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$585 - 1,300
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Everson
36 Peak Dr Cullowhee, NC
1 - 4 BR | Available Now
1.6 miles from center of campus
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Dog Friendly
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$600 - 999
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The Everson
4.8
36 Peak Dr Cullowhee, NC
1 - 4 BR | Available Now
1.7 miles from center of campus
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Furnished
Dog Friendly
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Luxury
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$2,000
***newly Remodeled 3/2 Brick Rancher Near Wcu***
65 Poppy Ln Cullowhee, NC
3 BR | Available Now
1.7 miles from center of campus
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Forest Hills
34
$620
Highlands At Cullowhee Nice At A Great Price! Private Bedroom In A 4 Bedroom Apartment, Shared Common Area Next To Wcu.
21 Idylwood Dr Cullowhee, NC
4 BR | Available Now
2.0 miles from center of campus
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Heat Included
Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Air Conditioning
Surface Parking
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$2,300
3 Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom Home For Rent
139 Eight Point Dr Sylva, NC
4 BR | Available Now
2.2 miles from center of campus
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$1,600
139 Norway Dr
Cullowhee, NC
1 BR | Available Now
2.7 miles from center of campus
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Storage
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$1,700
Nice 4 Bedroom Two Story Rock House Near Lowes In Sylva Available For Year Long Lease Beginning 8/20/25
65 Crestview Hts Sylva, NC
4 BR | Aug. 20, 2026
2.7 miles from center of campus
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Storage
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$2,300
3/1.5 Home For Rent Close To Downtown Sylva
223 Cherry St Sylva, NC
3 BR | Available Now
3.8 miles from center of campus
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$1,450
105 E Sylva Cir
Sylva, NC
1 BR | Available Now
4.4 miles from center of campus
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Disability Access
1
$1,100
Dillsboro Park
Milford Ln Sylva, NC
2 BR | Sep. 1, 2026
4.6 miles from center of campus
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Dog Friendly
Storage
Disability Access
Dishwasher
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$1,500
$1,500 - 2 Bedroom / 1 Bath With Large Covered Deck In Tatham Mountain Park
8 Twins Ln Sylva, NC
2 BR | Available Now
4.7 miles from center of campus
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$1,900
Brand New 2/2 Mobile Home For Rent
557 Monteith Branch Rd Sylva, NC
2 BR | Available Now
5.6 miles from center of campus
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$1,500
$1,500 - 2 Bedroom / 1 Bath Mobile Home Sitting On The Tuckasegee River
462 Tunnel Mountain RD Sylva, NC
2 BR | Available Now
5.7 miles from center of campus
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many apartments are available in Sylva, NC on Rentable.co?

Rentable.co has over 253 apartments available in Sylva.

What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Sylva, NC?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Sylva is around $1,450 per month.

What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Sylva, NC?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Sylva is around $1,500 per month.

How expensive is it to rent an apartment in Sylva, NC?

For a two-bedroom apartment in Sylva, the average rent price is $1,500 per month, which is lower than the national average of $1,630 per month.

Can I afford an apartment for rent in Sylva, NC?

Based on average rent prices in Sylva, to afford a one-bedroom apartment you would need an annual household income of $58,000 to live comfortably.

Western Carolina University

Cullowhee is a great city to live in with lots of great apartments near Western Carolina University to choose from. But when you're searching for a new rental it can difficult to sift through all of the listings on the web or walk the streets to find places in the area that you're looking for.

That's exactly why Rentable exists. We gather listings from all over the web and we add new properties every day. And we do all this just so we can make sure that you've got the freshest list of Western Carolina University apartments to choose from!

Sylva:
August Rent Report

Welcome to the August 2026 Sylva Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the August 2026 key findings and figures for the Sylva rental landscape.

Our experts analyze the pricing trends — one-bedroom, two-bedroom, year-over-year and month-over-month — in Sylva and surrounding areas and provide comparisons to the entire metro area, nearby cities and some of the most desirable and expensive cities in the United States. Take a look at the last 12 months of Sylva average rent prices in the chart below.

Monthly Rent Report

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Sylva Rent Prices Decrease From July to August

Sylva rent prices decreased over the last month. From July to August, the city experienced a 0% decrease for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Sylva one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $.

When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from July to August, Sylva experienced a 0% decrease for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Sylva two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $.

August Prices: Sylva vs. Surrounding Areas

Rent Prices in Sylva and Surrounding Areas

Rent prices have decreased in Sylva over the last month. But how have the surrounding areas fared when it comes to the recent volatility in apartment prices? Rent prices in 0 of the Sylva suburbs increased last month. On the other hand, 0 local areas experienced a decrease in the price of a one-bedroom apartment.

More key findings include:

  • Rents did not increase in any of the Sylva suburbs

  • Rents did not decrease in any of the Sylva suburbs.

August 2026 Pricing Trends: Sylva vs. National Comparisons

Sylva Rent Prices More Affordable Than Major Cities

Rent growth in Sylva over the past year has been declining. When compared to major cities nearby, along with some of the most expensive cities in the country, Sylva average rent prices appear to be relatively affordable for local residents.

The price for a Sylva one-bedroom apartment remains vastly more affordable than four of the largest cities in the United States — New York City, Washington, D.C. San Francisco and Los Angeles. And pricing compares quite similarly to nearby Midwest cities.

For more information about Sylva and surrounding area rent prices, take a look at the complete data set below.

Data set for Sylva and suburbs

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Methodology

Each month, using over 1 million Rentable listings across the United States, we calculate the median 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rent prices by city, state, and nation, and track the month-over-month percent change. To avoid small sample sizes, we restrict the analysis for our reports to cities meeting minimum population and property count thresholds.

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