Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Royal Pines Neighborhood of Arden, NC from $300 (28 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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Kensington Place

200 Kensington PlAsheville, NC 28803
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$1,500

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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53 Meadow Glen Ct

FletcherNC28732

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property at 3 Country Gardens Dr

$1,500

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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3 Country Gardens Dr

FletcherNC28732
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30 Allen Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

30 Allen Ave

30 Allen AveAsheville, NC 28803
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Royal Pines, Arden, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Royal Pines Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Royal Pines area of Arden, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Hawthorne at Southside priced from $1,251. Kensington Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,280. Here are the most affordable Royal Pines apartments for rent in Arden, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hawthorne at SouthsideTIMELESS Richmond1BR,1BA$1,251
Kensington PlaceCatawba1BR,1BA$1,280
Skyland Exchange Apartments1BR 1BA (711-822 SF) - Income Restrictions Apply1BR,1BA$1,294
Palisades of AshevilleThe Drake with Patio1BR,1BA$1,295
Weirbridge VillageThe Laurel1BR,1BA$1,345
Seasons at Cane CreekThe Maple Sunroom1BR,1BA$1,395
Hawthorne at Mills GapAvail1BR,1BA$1,399
Avalon at Sweeten CreekThe Drake with Sunroom1BR,1BA$1,425
Burton HillsB22BR,2BA$1,544
SouthRidge Apartments and TownhomesLooking Glass Townhouse2BR,2BA$1,640

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Royal Pines, NC

As of August 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Royal Pines area is the $1.05 price per square foot B2 Model at Burton Hills in the in the Kashmir neighborhood starting from $1,544. The second greatest value Royal Pines apartment is the Mitchell Garden Model at SouthRidge Apartments and Townhomes starting at $1,860 with a $1.39 price per square foot in the Kashmir neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Royal Pines apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Burton HillsB22BR,2BA$1.05
SouthRidge Apartments and TownhomesMitchell Garden3BR,2BA$1.39
Weirbridge VillageThe Rhododendron2BR,2BA$1.53
Madison Long ShoalsCathedral2BR,2BA$1.73
Avalon at Sweeten CreekThe Drake with Sunroom1BR,1BA$1.69
Seasons at Cane CreekThe Maple Patio1BR,1BA$1.79
Palisades of AshevilleThe Drake with Patio1BR,1BA$1.66
Hawthorne at Mills GapAdorn1BR,1BA$1.96
Skyland Exchange Apartments1BR 1BA (737 SF)1BR,1BA$1.94
Kensington PlaceCatawba1BR,1BA$1.82

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across North Carolina including Royal Pines, Arden, and the greater Arden area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Royal Pines Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Royal Pines Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Royal Pines Apartment is $1,251 at Hawthorne at Southside.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Royal Pines Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Royal Pines is starting from $1,406 at Hawthorne at Southside.

What is the most affordable Royal Pines Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Royal Pines Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Skyland Exchange Apartments and starts from $1,652.

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