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Arden, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Arden, NC

Pricing Updated: 05/23/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Arden, NC area range in price from $942 to $3,410 with an overall median price of $2,161. The three Arden neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Royal Pines at $942, Southridge at $942, and King Heights at $942. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Arden Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Royal Pines$1,928$942106
Southridge$1,949$942184
King Heights$1,995$94293
Waightstill Mountain$2,055$942393
Lake Julian Trails$2,064$942317
Arbor Woods$2,075$942293
Lake Julian$2,125$942348
Avery Creek$2,162$1,110327
Cliffs at Walnut Cove$2,175$1,212133
Walnut Cove$2,175$1,212133

Cheapest Available Arden Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Arden, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Lakeshore Villas in the Kashmir neighborhood priced from $942. Hawthorne at Southside in the Bennington Oaks neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,042. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Arden apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lakeshore VillasThe Cove1BR,1BA$942
Hawthorne at SouthsideTIMELESS StudioStudio,1BA$1,042
Venture at Lake JulianGlenvilleStudio,1BA$1,213

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arden, NC

As of May 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Arden area is the $1.57 price per square foot Belize Model at Ashton Mills Townhomes in the in the Biltmore Lake neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Arden apartment is the Three Bedroom Patio Model at Seasons at Cane Creek starting at $2,075 with a $1.59 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 TownhomesBelize3BR,2.5BA$1.57
Seasons at Cane CreekThree Bedroom Patio3BR,2BA$1.59
Goldelm at The ViewsC1 The View3BR,2BA$1.31
Vetra AshevilleThe Magnolia3BR,2BA$1.40
SouthRidge Apartments and TownhomesGraybeard Townhouse2BR,2.5BA$1.43
The Villas at Avery Creek2 Bedroom, 1.5BA Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.42
Riverstone Apartments at Long ShoalsBradley II2BR,2BA$1.53
Arden Pines Luxury ApartmentsThe A1BR,1BA$1.60
Retreat at Arden FarmsArden1BR,1BA$1.59
Lakeshore VillasThe Cove1BR,1BA$1.43

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Arden

What type of rentals are currently available in Arden?

There are currently 67 Apartments for Rent in Arden, NC with pricing that ranges from $942 to $3,410. There are also 42 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Arden ranging from $1,295 to $5,000.

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 $1,295 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,536.

Expert Rental Resources

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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Written by: Lauren Harrington

I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.