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Arden, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Arden, NC

Pricing Updated: 11/15/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Arden, NC area range in price from $1,098 to $16,983 with an overall median price of $11,524. The three Arden neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are King Heights at $1,150, Royal Pines at $1,150, and Southridge at $1,200. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Arden Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
King Heights$1,893$1,15072
Royal Pines$1,916$1,15087
Southridge$1,986$1,20094
Arbor Woods$2,093$1,098252
Avery Creek$16,983$1,098252
Cliffs at Walnut Cove$16,983$1,31945
Kayden Valley$16,983$1,315121
Lake Julian$16,983$1,098267
Lake Julian Trails$16,983$1,098261
Waightstill Mountain$16,983$1,098301

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. Vetra Asheville in the Kashmir neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,099. 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
Vetra AshevilleThe Maple1BR,1BA$1,099
Kensington PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$1,150
Dilworth Apartment HomesOne Bedroom Patio1BR,1BA$1,275
Palisades of AshevilleThe Drake w/ Sunroom1BR,1BA$1,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arden, NC

As of November 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Arden area is the $0.72 price per square foot 10 White Birch Dr Model at 10 White Birch Dr in the in the Kayden Valley neighborhood starting from $1,800. 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 Bennington Oaks 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.
10 White Birch Dr10 White Birch Dr2BR,1BA$0.72
Mountain ViewChimney Rock3BR,2BA$1.70
SouthRidge Apartments and TownhomesClingmans Garden2BR,2BA$1.47
Goldelm at The ViewsB2 The Biltmore2BR,2BA$1.34
Audubon PlaceThe Cardinal1BR,1BA$1.71
Seasons at Cane CreekDrake- Sunroom1BR,1BA$1.60
Retreat at Arden FarmsA2 & A41BR,1BA$1.71
Dilworth Apartment HomesOne Bedroom Patio1BR,1BA$1.63
Palisades of AshevilleThe Drake w/ Patio1BR,1BA$1.69
Avalon at Sweeten CreekDrake w/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 72 Apartments for Rent in Arden, NC with pricing that ranges from $1,098 to $16,983. There are also 66 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Arden ranging from $850 to $4,999.

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 $850 to $4,999 with an average monthly rent of $2,805.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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