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Fletcher, NC

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A dense mountain reprieve set between pristine wildernesses

Rural Pastoral Hiking Nature Mountains Breweries

Fletcher is scenic city in western North Carolina, and is part of the Asheville Metropolitan Statistical Area. Barely 30 minutes south of its more famous sister, Fletcher shares all of its amenities and characteristics in a more affordable package.

The town of Fletcher is nestled between the Nantahala National Forest and Pisgah National Forest, making it a prime spot for adventurers, and imbibing the area with a rural feel. Sweeping hills characterize the area, with large homes and apartment complexes sitting on vast swaths of land. There’s a large number of breweries dotted across the landscape as well, and Southridge Shopping Center will cater to most of your retail needs.

The sheer natural beauty of the area is its true calling card. The nearby national forests make for endless hiking and camping opportunities. Fletcher isn’t isolated though, and there are fantastic schools that serve the area, like T.C. Roberson High School. I-26 will take you up to Asheville, or toward more populous areas should you need it.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Fletcher, NC is $1,477 for one bedroom, $1,709 for two bedrooms, and $2,010 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Fletcher has increased by 0.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,477/month
811 Sq Ft
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Transportation

23

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

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

Fletcher Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

482 Students

5
out of 10

Cane Creek Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

452 Students

7
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Mineral and Lapidary Museum
  • Hands On!
  • North Carolina Arboretum

Airports

  • Asheville Regional

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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.