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Boone, NC

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Explore a mountainous, outdoor wonderland in western North Carolina

Adventurous Active Scenic College Town Historic Charming Quaint Mountain Views

A charming historical town located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina, Boone was named after the famous explorer and pioneer, Daniel Boone. Home to Appalachian State University, Boone exudes a lively college town spirit while retaining the ruggedness of its pioneering past. Boone is also regarded as one of the best outdoor destinations in the Southeast, equipped with endless vistas of the High Country.

Renting in Boone allows you to explore an outdoor wonderland, whether you prefer to go fly-fishing, canoeing, zip lining, white water rafting, black diamond skiing, or cruise the Blue Ridge Parkway. Residents enjoy a strong sense of community in addition to plenty of natural beauty, crisp mountain air, farm-to-table restaurants, antique stores, and museums in Boone.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Boone, NC is $820 for a studio, $1,106 for one bedroom, $1,453 for two bedrooms, and $2,447 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Boone has increased by 4.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,106/month
663 Sq Ft
House
$2,233/month
441 Sq Ft
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Transportation

48

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

24

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Hardin Park Elementary

Public

Grades PK-8

851 Students

7
out of 10

Parkway Elementary

Public

Grades PK-8

647 Students

6
out of 10

Green Valley Elementary

Public

Grades PK-8

309 Students

4
out of 10

Hardin Park Elementary

Public

Grades PK-8

851 Students

7
out of 10

Parkway Elementary

Public

Grades PK-8

647 Students

6
out of 10

Green Valley Elementary

Public

Grades PK-8

309 Students

4
out of 10

Watauga High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,272 Students

8
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Daniel Boone Native Gardens
  • The Children's Playhouse
  • Geology Teaching Museum
  • Elk Knob State Park

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Highlights

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Boone's sister city is Collingwood, ON, a beautiful town along the Nottawasaga Bay famous for its skiing and limestone caves.

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.