Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lake Julian Neighborhood of Arden, NC from $300 (31 Rentals)

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Woodbridge Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodbridge Apartments

222 Glenn Bridge RdArden, NC 28704
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River Glen Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

River Glen Apartments

1 River Glen DrArden, NC 28704
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Southwood Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Southwood Apartments

13 Christ School RdArden, NC 28704
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Kensington Place
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$1,200 - $1,790
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Kensington Place

200 Kensington PlAsheville, NC 28803
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30 Allen Ave
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30 Allen Ave

30 Allen AveAsheville, NC 28803
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Lake Julian, Arden, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lake Julian Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lake Julian area of Arden, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Lakeshore Villas priced from $942. Vetra Asheville has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,199. Here are the most affordable Lake Julian apartments for rent in Arden, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lakeshore VillasThe Cove1BR,1BA$942
Vetra AshevilleThe Maple1BR,1BA$1,199
Kensington PlaceSummitStudio,1BA$1,200
Venture at Lake JulianGlenvilleStudio,1BA$1,213
The Villas at Avery Creek1 Bedroom Second Level - 680sf1BR,1BA$1,219
Creekside at ArdenArden 1A1BR,1BA$1,239
Riverstone Apartments at Long ShoalsArlington1BR,1BA$1,271
Audubon PlaceThe Cardinal1BR,1BA$1,291
Skyland Exchange Apartments1BR 1BA (711-822 SF) - Income Restrictions Apply1BR,1BA$1,294
Ansley at Roberts LakeTHE BLUE RIDGE1BR,1BA$1,299

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake Julian, NC

As of July 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lake Julian area is the $1.63 price per square foot Mingo Model at Madison Long Shoals in the in the Kashmir neighborhood starting from $1,999. The second greatest value Lake Julian apartment is the Looking Glass Townhouse Model at SouthRidge Apartments and Townhomes starting at $1,665 with a $1.41 price per square foot in the Kashmir neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lake Julian apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Madison Long ShoalsMingo3BR,2BA$1.63
SouthRidge Apartments and TownhomesLooking Glass Townhouse2BR,2.5BA$1.41
Avalon at Sweeten CreekThe Brant with Balcony2BR,2BA$1.46
Arden Pines Luxury ApartmentsThe A1BR,1BA$1.63
Audubon PlaceThe Finch1BR,1BA$1.66
Retreat at Arden FarmsArden1BR,1BA$1.74
The Villas at Avery Creek1 Bedroom with Drive Under Garage - 760sf1BR,1BA$1.85
Vetra AshevilleThe Oak1BR,1BA$1.71
Ansley at Roberts LakeTHE BLUE RIDGE1BR,1BA$1.72
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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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Arden, North Carolina. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lake Julian Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Lake Julian?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lake Julian is under $1,299.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lake Julian?

The cheapest apartment in Lake Julian is Lakeshore Villas which is listed at $942, while the average apartment in Lake Julian costs $2,150.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lake Julian?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 47 regular apartments in Lake Julian that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Lake Julian?

Cheap apartments in Lake Julian have an average cost of $241 which is $1,909 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lake Julian.

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