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FletcherNC28732
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3 Country Gardens Dr

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Arden, NC

Pricing Updated: 08/21/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Arden, NC area range in price from $936 to $13,874 with an overall median price of $1,700. The three Arden neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Royal Pines at $1,565, King Heights at $1,625, and Southridge at $1,625. 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$1,565$936141
King Heights$1,625$942112
Southridge$1,625$942192
Kayden Valley$1,658$1,169187
Lake Julian$1,704$942468
Waightstill Mountain$1,704$936523
Avery Creek$1,719$1,095441
Arbor Woods$1,725$942439
Cliffs at Walnut Cove$1,729$1,169248
Lake Julian Trails$1,729$942427

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 $1,150. 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 $1,169. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Arden apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Venture at Lake JulianGlenvilleStudio,1BA$1,150
The Villas at Avery Creek1 Bedroom Second Level - 680sf1BR,1BA$1,169
Vetra AshevilleThe Oak1BR,1BA$1,199
Hawthorne at SouthsideTIMELESS Richmond1BR,1BA$1,251
DilworthThe Mitchell1BR,1BA$1,265

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arden, NC

As of August 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Arden area is the $1.53 price per square foot The Rhododendron Model at Weirbridge Village in the in the Bennington Oaks neighborhood starting from $1,965. The second greatest value Arden apartment is the Looking Glass Townhouse Model at SouthRidge Apartments and Townhomes starting at $1,640 with a $1.39 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.
Weirbridge VillageThe Rhododendron2BR,2BA$1.53
SouthRidge Apartments and TownhomesLooking Glass Townhouse2BR,2.5BA$1.39
Goldelm at The ViewsB2 The Biltmore2BR,2BA$1.46
51 Cushion Pl2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.47
Creekside at ArdenArden 2A2BR,1BA$1.51
Avalon at Sweeten CreekThe Drake with Sunroom1BR,1BA$1.69
Retreat at Arden FarmsAsheville1BR,1BA$1.64
Audubon PlaceThe Finch1BR,1BA$1.63
DilworthThe Pisgah1BR,1BA$1.63
Palisades of AshevilleThe Drake with 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 74 Apartments for Rent in Arden, NC with pricing that ranges from $936 to $13,878. There are also 47 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Arden ranging from $1,250 to $4,995.

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 $1,250 to $4,995 with an average monthly rent of $2,044.

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 $1,309 to $4,534, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,650 to $3,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $9,449.

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