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Arden, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Arden, NC

Pricing Updated: 07/30/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Arden, NC area range in price from $1,112 to $18,000 with an overall median price of $14,455. The three Arden neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Arbor Woods at $1,125, King Heights at $1,200, and Royal Pines at $1,160. 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$2,007$1,125140
King Heights$6,500$1,20050
Royal Pines$6,500$1,16085
Avery Creek$18,000$1,112139
Cliffs at Walnut Cove$18,000$1,11237
Kayden Valley$18,000$1,11255
Lake Julian$18,000$1,112154
Lake Julian Trails$18,000$1,125143
Southridge$18,000$1,20061
Waightstill Mountain$18,000$1,112207

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. Hawthorne at Southside in the Bennington Oaks neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,163. 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
Hawthorne at SouthsideTIMELESS StudioStudio,1BA$1,163
Ansley at Roberts LakeTHE GROVE1BR,1BA$1,186
Audubon PlaceThe Finch1BR,1BA$1,275
Mountain ViewSmoky1BR,1BA$1,285

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arden, NC

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Arden area is the $1.30 price per square foot Florence Model at Ashton Mills Townhomes in the in the Biltmore Lake neighborhood starting from $2,350. The second greatest value Arden apartment is the White Water Model at Venture at Long Shoals starting at $1,795 with a $1.52 price per square foot in the Kashmir 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 TownhomesFlorence2BR,2.5BA$1.30
Venture at Long ShoalsWhite Water2BR,2BA$1.52
Riverstone Apartments at Long ShoalsBradley II2BR,2BA$1.66
Kensington PlaceAppalachían2BR,2BA$1.51
Creekside at ArdenArden 2A2BR,1BA$1.52
Skyland Exchange1BR 1BA (862 SF)1BR,1BA$1.68
Goldelm at The ViewsA1 The Carolina1BR,1BA$1.60
Audubon PlaceThe Finch1BR,1BA$1.59
SouthRidge Apartments and TownhomesBlue Ridge Garden1BR,1BA$1.68
Dilworth Apartment HomesOne Bedroom Patio1BR,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 $1,125 to $18,000. There are also 54 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Arden ranging from $1,350 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 $1,350 to $5,950 with an average monthly rent of $3,218.

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 $6,213, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,800 to $3,850. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,995 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $6,500.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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