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Rents in Asheville are $26 above the Buncombe County typical.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
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1360 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC 28806
Al Sartorelli Real Estate is an Asheville full-service firm offering buying, selling, property management and vacant home management for single-family homes, multifamily and second homes, with tenant screening and inspections.
In their words: “At Sartorelli Real Estate, we handle all aspects of owning an investment home in the greater Asheville area.”
Review summary: Reviewers often describe an attentive team, quick responses and help finding tenants or selling homes quickly.
17 Westside Dr, Asheville, NC 28806
Quetzal Community Real Estate, launched in March 2020, is based in Emma and manages residential and commercial spaces as long-term rentals for property owners in Asheville.
Review summary: Reviewers describe kind, responsive staff and well-handled repairs and maintenance.
2 Wall St Ste 115, Asheville, NC 28801
PMI Mountain and Main is a locally owned Asheville office of the PMI franchise, a full-service real estate asset and property management company managing single-family homes with marketing, tenant screening, rent collection and maintenance.
In their words: “Our office is locally owned and operated and proud to be part of the Asheville community.”
Review summary: Reviewers, many of them out-of-state owners, describe an attentive, organized and responsive manager with strong attention to detail.
Serves the Fletcher area · no public office address, so no map pin
Rent828 serves the Asheville area, with brokers who have provided personalized property management in Hendersonville, Asheville and surrounding areas for over 15 years.
Review summary: Reviewers, both owners and renters, describe a professional, communicative team that handles details well.
9 W Walnut St #3d, Asheville, NC 28801
DMG is an Asheville full-service property management company founded in 2019, managing a mix of commercial, residential and retail units.
Review summary: Most reviewers describe a professional, caring manager who responds quickly and communicates well.
Serves the Asheville area · no public office address, so no map pin
WNC Property Management is a full-service real estate firm serving the Asheville area, managing single-family homes with listing syndication, online payments and an owner portal.
Review summary: Reviewers often mention good rental experiences, responsiveness, prompt maintenance and easy online payments.
329 Haywood Rd Suite 05, Asheville, NC 28806
Vesta Property Management is an owner-operated Asheville company managing over 170 single-family homes and apartments in Western North Carolina, with marketing, showings, tenant screening, rent collection and inspections.
In their words: “We conduct thorough tenant screenings, including background, credit, and rental history checks, to place qualified residents quickly and reduce risk.”
Review summary: Reviewers often describe responsive, helpful managers who resolve issues quickly and thoroughly.
257 Haywood Rd Ste 201, Asheville, NC 28806
Patton Allen Property Management is an Asheville company managing residential rentals in Western North Carolina, with marketing, leasing, inspections, maintenance and rent collection.
In their words: “Our team has over 40 years of combined industry experience, with backgrounds in short- and long- term rental management, real estate sales, and property data analytics.”
Review summary: Reviewers often mention helpful, courteous staff and timely responses, though recent reviews are mixed.
1070 Tunnel Rd Bldg 2 unit 30, Asheville, NC 28805
Black Bear Rentals is an Asheville company offering full-service management of long-term and vacation rentals, including single-family homes, apartments, condos and townhouses, in Asheville, Black Mountain, Candler, Weaverville and Western North Carolina.
In their words: “Our dedicated team handles tenant concerns and maintenance requests promptly, so you can avoid the stresses common to owning rental property.”
Review summary: Reviewers often mention kind staff, quick responses and repairs, and good rental experiences.
34 Maxwell St, Asheville, NC 28801
Property Management of Asheville is a small, locally based company that has managed over 170 apartments, townhomes and houses in Asheville and Western North Carolina since 1991, with leasing, tenant screening, rent collection and maintenance.
Review summary: Reviewers often mention a helpful, friendly team, good landlords and prompt maintenance.
16 Regent Park Blvd Ste E, Asheville, NC 28806
PURE Property Management of North Carolina is an Asheville office of the PURE Property Management brand, providing full-service management of single-family homes for residential investors, with rental market analysis, leasing and evictions.
In their words: “We deliver responsive service, unified operating standards, and transparent, high-performing results for our investors.”
Review summary: Reviewers often mention quick responses to maintenance requests, polite staff and an easy rental process.
802 Fairview Rd #3000, Asheville, NC 28803
House In Order Property Management is an Asheville company managing rental homes in Asheville, Hendersonville, Arden, Fletcher, Black Mountain, Candler, Swannanoa and Weaverville.
Review summary: Reviewers often mention quick responses, kind and helpful staff, and an easy lease process and payment portal.
2 Town Square Blvd Ste 360, Asheville, NC 28803
Iron Creek Properties is an Asheville company founded in 2014, managing single-family rental homes with tenant screening and a focus on property preservation.
In their words: “We achieve these goals by fostering open and transparent communication between tenants, owners, and management.”
Review summary: Reviewers often mention a friendly, caring team, good tenant placement, responsiveness and thoroughness.
1 Page Ave Ste 270, Asheville, NC 28801
Altamus is an Asheville full-service, regional property management firm managing residential apartments, retail spaces and office buildings on behalf of property owners.
Review summary: Most reviewers, including residents and business tenants, describe attentive, responsive and understanding management.
30 Town Square Blvd #204, Asheville, NC 28803
Master Diamond Properties is an Asheville rental property company; its listing gives few further details about the properties or services it handles.
383 Merrimon Ave Ste a, Asheville, NC 28801
Rawlings Real Estate Management is an Asheville company managing and leasing residential and commercial properties from downtown Asheville, with marketing, accounting and 24/7 emergency maintenance.
In their words: “Our experienced and responsive property managers and leasing agents offer marketing, leasing and accounting services from a convenient location in downtown Asheville.”
18 Patton Cir, Asheville, NC 28804
Moonrise Peak Property Management is an Asheville company managing residential, commercial, multi-unit and vacation rental properties, with concierge services and real estate sales.
In their words: “We'll help with tenant management, maintenance, and more when you contact us.”
Serves the Asheville area · no public office address, so no map pin
Redbud Property Management is a property management company serving the Asheville area, focused on relationships with owners, tenants and the community.
1302 Patton Ave #50, Asheville, NC 28806
The Bayshore Company is an Asheville full-service residential property management company that has served Buncombe County for over 20 years.
Review summary: Most reviewers describe attentive, professional staff and good long-term renting experiences.
Serves the Asheville area · no public office address, so no map pin
Legacy Mountain Properties is a small, locally owned property management company serving the Asheville area, owned and operated by a real estate broker native to the region.
184 E Chestnut St, Asheville, NC 28801
Rent-A-Home of Asheville - Property Management is an Asheville firm marketing and managing single-family rental homes in Asheville and Western North Carolina, part of a group whose first office opened in Greensboro in 1989.
329 Haywood Rd #1, Asheville, NC 28806
Carolina's Rental Management is an Asheville company that rents and oversees homes in western North Carolina; its listing gives few further details about the services it offers.
55 Sweeten Creek Rd Suite 101, Asheville, NC 28803
Asheville Phoenix Properties is an Asheville company, built from the ground up in 1995, offering full-service management of single-family homes and multifamily properties in Buncombe, Henderson and Haywood counties, with leasing and an online owner portal.
In their words: “We serve all of Buncombe County and parts of Henderson and Haywood Counties.”
Review summary: Many reviewers describe patient, helpful staff who explain rentals clearly and communicate well, including owners of long-managed buildings.
327 Weaverville Rd, Asheville, NC 28804
Four Way Management is a Woodfin company that rents out and maintains apartments at several locations in the Asheville area, handling apartment rentals and maintenance for residents.
Review summary: Most reviewers, many of them long-time residents, describe enjoying their apartments over several years.
Leslie & Associates is a locally owned, family-run Asheville brokerage founded in 1984, managing apartments, houses and commercial properties in Buncombe and Henderson counties with in-house leasing, maintenance and accounting.
In their words: “We manage a diverse portfolio of apartments, houses, and commercial properties and operate with fully staffed, in-house leasing, maintenance, and accounting teams.”
Review summary: Many reviewers describe a helpful, patient leasing agent and an easy apartment search, though some report problems.
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Rents in Asheville are $26 above the Buncombe County typical.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Rent rose in 6 of the last 12 months: +$3 in all since Oct 2025.
Green: rent went up that month. Grey: it went down.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Asheville's typical asking rent is $26 (1.5%) above the county. The gap is about the same compared with a year ago.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Asheville is number 1 of 2 cities in the county by typical asking rent.
Cities with at least 13 months of Zillow data. Left out (too few months): Black Mountain, Swannanoa. Linked cities have their own page.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed, 1-year change. Data through September 2026.
Rents here usually rise most in March, May and July, so those are good months to list your rental.
Average change from the month before, 11 years of data.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Past growth, not a forecast. Rents can go down as well as up. Your own rent depends on the home, its condition and the lease.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
| City | Typical rent | 1 year | Managers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville | $1,726 | +0.2% | 25 |
| Hendersonville | $1,674 | +2.7% | 7 |
| Waynesville | $1,628 | +3.3% | 3 |
| Boone | $2,259 | 5 | |
| Hickory | $1,522 | +3.2% | 8 |
| Gastonia | $1,483 | +2.2% | 2 |
| Cornelius | $1,796 | +1.0% | 7 |
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, data through September 2026. Managers listed: our directory, October 2026.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024.
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents for fiscal year 2027, Asheville, NC MSA. Used to set Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) limits.
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Compare the 25 property management companies in Asheville, Buncombe County. Tick up to 3 to see them side by side, then request free quotes from all of them in one step. Highly rated managers based nearby, in Royal Pines and Hendersonville, are listed below the local companies.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Asheville is $1,726 (September 2026); +0.2% over the past year and +16.5% over five years. About 48.1% of homes in Asheville are rented, and the rental vacancy rate is 19.3% (Census, 2020-2024).
We list 25 property management companies in Asheville, NC: 21 with an office in the city and 4 that serve the area from elsewhere or without a public office address.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Asheville was $1,726 a month in September 2026, +0.2% on a year earlier.
Over the 11 years Zillow has tracked, asking rents here have risen most in March, May and July. Listing in those months can help, but every property is different.
Fees depend on the company, the property and the services you need, and few companies publish them. Ask for a written quote that lists the monthly fee, leasing fee and any other charges. You can request quotes from up to 3 managers at once on this page.
The default order, Best match, uses each company's Google rating adjusted for how many reviews it has, so a 4.8 rating from 100 reviews ranks above a 5.0 from 2. No company can pay for its position.
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