Flat Rock

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Flat Rock, NC

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A scenic mountain town proximal to Asheville

Historic Charming Entertainment Small Business Community Mountains

A scenic mountain town in the suburbs of North Carolina, Flat Rock is a charming small suburb offering beautiful views, historic sites, and a close-knit community. Flat Rock is home to the Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site, where the acclaimed poet lived until his passing. Residents and visitors alike frequent the Glassy Mountain Look Out to enjoy scenic views of the sprawling mountains and dense forests. The hiking opportunities in this suburb are endless!

Flat Rock’s downtown district is filled with small businesses from galleries to restaurants. The Gallery at Flat Rock, Flat Rock Cinema, and Flat Rock Playhouse are the best places for entertainment in the city. You’ll find locals enjoying a drink at Saint Paul Mountain Vineyard, sipping coffee at Flat Rock Village Bakery, or enjoying some smoked BBQ at Hubba Hubba Smokehouse. Flat Rock offers affordable apartments and homes with easy access to Interstate 26.

Just north of Flat Rock lies Hendersonville, filled with even more local restaurants. This mountain town is only 10 miles southeast of Mills River — home to Bold Rock Cider — 18 miles southeast of the Sierra Nevada Brewing Company, and is commutable to the Biltmore and Downtown Asheville.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Flat Rock, NC is $1,366 for one bedroom, $1,818 for two bedrooms, and $2,257 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Flat Rock has decreased by -0.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,366/month
748 Sq Ft
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Transportation

20

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.

22

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

Upward Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

413 Students

4
out of 10

Henderson Co Early College High

Public

Grades 9-12

205 Students

10
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
  • Hands On!
  • Mineral and Lapidary Museum
  • Holmes Educational Forest
  • Dupont Forest

Airports

  • Asheville Regional
  • Greenville Spartanburg International

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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.