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136 Mills Gap Rd

AshevilleNC28803

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Arden, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Arden, NC

Pricing Updated: 02/20/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Arden, NC area range in price from $1,395 to $5,500 with an overall median price of $4,985. The three Arden neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Lake Julian Trails at $1,460, Southridge at $1,495, and Arbor Woods at $1,395. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Arden Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Lake Julian Trails$4,450$1,46019
Southridge$4,450$1,49525
Arbor Woods$4,975$1,39536
Lake Julian$4,975$1,46026
Avery Creek$4,999$1,97512
Cliffs at Walnut Cove$4,999$2,4003
Kayden Valley$4,999$1,62016
Waightstill Mountain$4,999$1,46028
Walnut Cove$4,999$1,9757
King Heights$5,500$1,46031

Cheapest Available Arden Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Arden, NC is a Studio unit found at Kensington Place in the King Heights neighborhood priced from $1,055. Venture at Lake Julian in the Kashmir neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,098. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Arden apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Kensington PlaceSummitStudio,1BA$1,055
Venture at Lake JulianGlenvilleStudio,1BA$1,098
The Villas at Avery Creek1 Bedroom Second Level - 680sf1BR,1BA$1,219
Vetra AshevilleThe Dogwood2BR,2BA$1,249
Audubon PlaceSandpiper1BR,1BA$1,281

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arden, NC

As of February 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Arden area is the $1.79 price per square foot The Redbud Model at Weirbridge Village in the in the Blue Ridge neighborhood starting from $2,980. The second greatest value Arden apartment is the Chimney Rock Model at Mountain View starting at $2,160 with a $1.70 price per square foot in the Biltmore Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Arden apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Weirbridge VillageThe Redbud3BR,2BA$1.79
Mountain ViewChimney Rock3BR,2BA$1.70
SouthRidge Apartments and TownhomesClingmans Garden2BR,2BA$1.47
Hawthorne at Mills GapAvail1BR,1BA$1.75
Goldelm at The ViewsA1 The Carolina1BR,1BA$1.68
Audubon PlaceThe Finch1BR,1BA$1.68
Palisades of AshevilleThe Drake with Patio1BR,1BA$1.68
Avalon at Sweeten CreekThe Drake with Balcony1BR,1BA$1.75
Seasons at Cane CreekOne Bedroom Patio1BR,1BA$1.79
DilworthThe Pisgah1BR,1BA$1.66

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Frequently Asked Questions about Arden

What type of rentals are currently available in Arden?

There are currently 71 Apartments for Rent in Arden, NC with pricing that ranges from $1,055 to $11,928. There are also 53 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Arden ranging from $1,395 to $5,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Arden?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Arden ranges from $1,395 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,440.

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