Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lake Julian Neighborhood of Arden, NC from $370 (36 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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$1,175 - $1,790

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Base Rent$1,175 - $1,790
Total Monthly Price$1,175 - $1,790
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Kensington Place

200 Kensington PlAsheville, NC 28803
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30 Allen Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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 Studio unit found at Venture at Lake Julian priced from $1,150. The Villas at Avery Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,189. Here are the most affordable Lake Julian apartments for rent in Arden, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Venture at Lake JulianGlenvilleStudio,1BA$1,150
The Villas at Avery Creek1 Bedroom First Level - 680sf1BR,1BA$1,189
Madison Long ShoalsGlenStudio,1BA$1,213
Audubon PlaceThe Finch1BR,1BA$1,250
Ansley at Roberts LakeTHE GROVE1BR,1BA$1,273
Kensington PlaceCatawba1BR,1BA$1,280
Reserve at Biltmore ParkBuncombe1BR,1BA$1,290
Retreat at Arden FarmsArden1BR,1BA$1,293
Skyland Exchange Apartments1BR 1BA (711-822 SF) - Income Restrictions Apply1BR,1BA$1,294
Vetra AshevilleThe Oak1BR,1BA$1,299

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake Julian, NC

As of September 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lake Julian area is the $1.60 price per square foot Blue Ridge WC Model at The Overlook at Riverstone in the in the Kayden Valley neighborhood starting from $2,109. The second greatest value Lake Julian 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 Lake Julian apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Overlook at RiverstoneBlue Ridge WC2BR,2BA$1.60
SouthRidge Apartments and TownhomesLooking Glass Townhouse2BR,2.5BA$1.39
Burton HillsA21BR,1BA$1.51
Creekside at ArdenArden 2A2BR,1BA$1.51
Avalon at Sweeten CreekThe Drake with Sunroom1BR,1BA$1.69
Retreat at Arden FarmsAsheville1BR,1BA$1.64
Arden Pines Luxury ApartmentsThe A1BR,1BA$1.73
Audubon PlaceThe Finch1BR,1BA$1.56
Vetra AshevilleThe Oak1BR,1BA$1.71
Reserve at Biltmore ParkBuncombe1BR,1BA$1.73

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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 The Villas at Avery Creek which is listed at $1,189, while the average apartment in Lake Julian costs $1,699.

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 $197 which is $1,502 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lake Julian.

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