County

Average Rent in Rutherford County

Rutherford is a county in North Carolina. It ranks #88 out of 96 for places to rent. Rutherford County is in 4 congressional districts and
the metropolitan areas of
Shelby, NC MSA, Forest City, NC MSA, Charlotte-Gastonia-Rock Hill, NC-SC MSA. Dwellsy has rental data for Rutherford County includes 7 cities and 7 zip codes with places to rent.
The average rent over the last 3 months for places in Rutherford County is $1,102 which represents an increase of 5.59% over the same period.

The most expensive city in Rutherford County to rent places is Union Mills, NC with an average rent of $1,600. The least expensive city in Rutherford County to rent places is Forest City, NC with an average rent of $857.

The most expensive zip code in Rutherford County to rent places is 28167 with an average rent of $1,600. The least expensive zip code in Rutherford County to rent places is 28043 with an average rent of $854.

Rental Price Comparison

The average rent for places in county Rutherford currently stands at $1,102.
In comparison, places in the largest city, specifically Forest City, is less expensive, with an average rent of $857. This represents a difference of -22% when compared to Rutherford.
Meanwhile, in the average state of North Carolina, the average rent for the same type of housing is $1,694, showing a more expensive of +54% from our subject location.
On a national scale, the average rent for a similar places across the United States is $1,859. This constitutes a more expensive by +69% when compared to the rent in Rutherford.
$1,102
Rutherford
VS
$857
-22%
Forest City, city
$1,694
+54%
NC, state
$1,859
+69%
USA, us

Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated May 31 2026

Zip Codes in Rutherford County

28167$1,600
28040$1,351
28139$1,247
28746$1,231
28114$1,025
28160$985
28043$854