Rent in Sylva, NC
A 2-bedroom in Sylva, NC (ZIP 28779) typically rents for about $778 a month, with a range of $778–$1,039. Owner-occupied homes in Jackson County pay about 0.34% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $916 | $916 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $954 | $954 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $778 | $778–$1,039 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $986 | $986–$1,360 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $1,366 | $1,366 | 1 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Sylva ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Sylva, NC?
- About $778 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $778–$1,039. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Sylva, NC?
- About $954 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $954. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Sylva, NC?
- About $986 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $986–$1,360. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Sylva, NC?
- About $916 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $916. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Sylva, NC?
- About $1,366 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,366. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Sylva, NC?
- Owner-occupied homes in Jackson County pay a typical 0.34% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Sylva rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).