
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Alexander, NC from $800 (52 Rentals)
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16 Sweet Birch Dr

Woods Townhomes

Baird Cove Apartments

L & H Apartments

The Patton

Reserve at Asheville

Reed Creek Greenway Apartments

Hawthorne at Bear Creek

Ascent Apartment Homes
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Creekside at Weaverville

Creekside at Asheville

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Westmont Commons

Meribel

10 Newbridge Apartments

The Holston

Retreat At Hunt Hill

The Retreat at Weaverville

RADVIEW

Reflection Pointe NC
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Heritage at the Peak

The Lofts at Reynolds Village

Woodberry

Skyloft Apartments

Hawthorne at Haywood

Palisades at Reems Creek

Highline North Apartments

The Avery

Willow Ridge

The Duke
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Hawthorne at Weaverville

Beaucatcher Flats

360 Hilliard Apartments

Haywood Village

Maple Crest Apartments

Carmel Ridge

2 Richmond Hill Dr

4083 New Leicester Hwy

24 Raspberry Rdg Rd

35 Brookdale Rd
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Haw Creek Mews Apartments and Townhomes

16 Fortunate Dr

River Mill Lofts & Skyloft

Ridge View Apartments

The Northside at Merrimon

3 Garden Terrace

8 Zell Ln

310 Old County Home Rd

89 Black Locust Dr

23 Church Rd
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Alexander, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Alexander?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Alexander Studio Apartments | $1,653 | $1,120 | $1,950 |
| Cheap Alexander 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,574 | $895 | $3,094 |
| Cheap Alexander 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,847 | $995 | $4,308 |
| Cheap Alexander 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,904 | $1,195 | $3,462 |
| Cheap Alexander 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,365 | $2,050 | $2,750 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Alexander, NC
Pricing Updated: 06/08/2026Current apartment rentals in the Alexander, NC area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Alexander Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand View Hills | $2,170 | $1,323 | 17 |
Cheapest Available Alexander Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Alexander, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Baird Cove Apartments in the Rock Springs neighborhood priced from $945. Reserve at Asheville in the Dover Charles Travis neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,147. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Alexander apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baird Cove Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $945 |
| Reserve at Asheville | S1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,147 |
| Hawthorne at Bear Creek | The Glen | 2BR,1BA | $1,214 |
| Ascent Apartment Homes | Daisy | 1BR,1BA | $1,224 |
| Creekside at Asheville | Ashe 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,238 |
| Westmont Commons | Chalet | 1BR,1BA | $1,281 |
| Creekside at Weaverville | Weaverville 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1,325 |
| Retreat At Hunt Hill | Nantahala-S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,340 |
| The Holston | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,340 |
| The Retreat at Weaverville | Aberdeen | 1BR,1BA | $1,364 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alexander, NC
As of June 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Alexander area is the $1.56 price per square foot CHARLESTON Model at Belle Meadow in the in the Dover Charles Travis neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Alexander apartment is the The Vance Model at Highline North Apartments starting at $1,912 with a $1.45 price per square foot in the Little Flat Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Alexander apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belle Meadow | CHARLESTON | 4BR,3BA | $1.56 |
| Highline North Apartments | The Vance | 3BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| Encore at Reems Creek | The Chestnut | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.50 |
| Hawthorne at Weaverville | Rock Creek | 2BR,2BA | $1.43 |
| Haw Creek Mews Apartments and Townhomes | The Cheshire Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.27 |
| The Lofts at Reynolds Village | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.44 |
| White Oak Grove Apartments | A2-1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.59 |
| Meribel | Meribel 2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.55 |
| Creekside at Weaverville | Weaverville 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.31 |
| The Retreat at Weaverville | Aberdeen | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Alexander Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Alexander?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Alexander is under $1,364.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Alexander?
The cheapest apartment in Alexander is Baird Cove Apartments which is listed at $945, while the average apartment in Alexander costs $2,170.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Alexander?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 2 regular apartments in Alexander that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Alexander?
Cheap apartments in Alexander have an average cost of $304 which is $1,866 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Alexander.
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