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Arden, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Arden, NC

Pricing Updated: 06/22/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Arden, NC area range in price from $1,081 to $18,000 with an overall median price of $14,465. The three Arden neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Arbor Woods at $1,172, King Heights at $1,263, and Royal Pines at $1,249. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Arden Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Arbor Woods$2,125$1,172145
King Heights$6,500$1,26351
Royal Pines$6,500$1,24983
Avery Creek$18,000$1,081157
Cliffs at Walnut Cove$18,000$1,08150
Kayden Valley$18,000$1,08190
Lake Julian$18,000$1,081173
Lake Julian Trails$18,000$1,172160
Southridge$18,000$1,26667
Waightstill Mountain$18,000$1,081222

Cheapest Available Arden Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Arden, NC is a Studio unit found at Venture at Lake Julian in the Kashmir neighborhood priced from $1,098. The Villas at Avery Creek in the Kayden Valley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,199. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Arden apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Venture at Lake JulianGlenvilleStudio,1BA$1,098
The Villas at Avery Creek1 Bedroom Second Level - 680sf1BR,1BA$1,199
Audubon PlaceThe Finch1BR,1BA$1,255

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arden, NC

As of June 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Arden area is the $1.73 price per square foot Aberdeen Model at Ashton Mills Townhomes in the in the Biltmore Lake neighborhood starting from $2,650. The second greatest value Arden apartment is the Clarendon II Model at Riverstone Apartments at Long Shoals starting at $1,944 with a $1.62 price per square foot in the Kayden Valley 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.
Ashton Mills TownhomesAberdeen3BR,2.5BA$1.73
Riverstone Apartments at Long ShoalsClarendon II3BR,2BA$1.62
SouthRidge Apartments and TownhomesGraybeard Townhouse2BR,2.5BA$1.53
Kensington PlaceAppalachían2BR,2BA$1.51
Burton HillsA21BR,1BA$1.74
Audubon PlaceThe Cardinal1BR,1BA$1.60
Skyland Exchange1BR 1BA (822 SF)1BR,1BA$1.74
Goldelm at The ViewsA1 The Carolina1BR,1BA$1.66
Palisades of AshevilleThe Drake w/ Patio1BR,1BA$1.77
Nova at Biltmore ParkThe Oak1BR,1BA$1.71

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Frequently Asked Questions about Arden

What type of rentals are currently available in Arden?

There are currently 69 Apartments for Rent in Arden, NC with pricing that ranges from $1,081 to $18,000. There are also 42 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Arden ranging from $975 to $5,950.

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 $975 to $5,950 with an average monthly rent of $3,466.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Arden?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Arden range from $1,695 to $7,667, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,895 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $6,500.

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