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Eagle Market Place
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Eagle Market Place

21 Eagle StAsheville, NC 28801
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Woodridge Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Woodridge Apartments

61 Bingham RdAsheville, NC 28806
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Ledgewood Village
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Ledgewood Village

15 Future DrAsheville, NC 28803
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Overlook Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Overlook Apartments

127 Bartlett StAsheville, NC 28801
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Glen Rock
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Glen Rock

372 Depot StAsheville, NC 28801
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Spruce Hill Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Spruce Hill Apartments

201 Spruce Hill CtAsheville, NC 28805
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Miramonte Forest
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Miramonte Forest

25 Howland RdAsheville, NC 28804
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Carmel Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Carmel Ridge

15 Carmel Ridge CirAsheville, NC 28806
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Manor Inn
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Manor Inn

265 Charlotte StAsheville, NC 28801
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40 Gertrude Pl
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

40 Gertrude Pl

40 Gertrude PlAsheville, NC 28801
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22-28 Wedgefield Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

22-28 Wedgefield Dr

22-28 Wedgefield DrAsheville, NC 28806
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30 Allen Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

30 Allen Ave

30 Allen AveAsheville, NC 28803
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102 Furman Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

102 Furman Ave

102 Furman AveAsheville, NC 28801
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Asheville, NC Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Asheville, NC

Pricing Updated: 09/21/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Asheville, NC area range in price from $795 to $18,000 with an overall median price of $3,989. The three Asheville neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Grove Park at $795, Beaverdam at $795, and Henrietta Spears Street at $795. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Asheville Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Grove Park$1,423$79517
Beaverdam$1,585$79513
Henrietta Spears Street$1,695$79552
Bartrams Walk$1,715$79559
Murdock Linden$1,715$79559
Parkway Forest$1,781$99538
Grace$1,852$79576
UNC Asheville$1,908$795198
Grove Park Sunset$1,926$795164
Norwood Park$1,926$795181

Cheapest Available Asheville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Asheville, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Woods Townhomes in the Rock Springs neighborhood priced from $795. Baird Cove Apartments in the Rock Springs neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $945. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Asheville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Woods Townhomes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$795
Baird Cove ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$945
Reed Creek Greenway ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,095
Venture at Lake JulianGlenvilleStudio,1BA$1,098
360 Hilliard Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,172
Enclave Piney MountainS1Studio,1BA$1,203

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Asheville, NC

As of September 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Asheville area is the $1.42 price per square foot Chimney Rock Model at Mountain View in the in the Bennington Oaks neighborhood starting from $1,799. The second greatest value Asheville apartment is the The Magnolia Model at Vetra Asheville starting at $1,599 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the Kashmir neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Asheville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Mountain ViewChimney Rock3BR,2BA$1.42
Vetra AshevilleThe Magnolia3BR,2BA$1.31
Ascent Apartment HomesHoneysuckle3BR,2BA$1.25
SouthRidge Apartments and TownhomesLooking Glass Townhouse2BR,2.5BA$1.42
Hawthorne at SouthsideTIMELESS Peak2BR,1.5BA$1.39
River RidgeElm2BR,1.5BA$1.45
Kensington PlaceAppalachían2BR,2BA$1.51
Woods Townhomes2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.01
104 Edgewood Ct, Unit Studio Apartment104 Edgewood CtStudio ,1BA$1.41
375 Weaverville Rd, Unit 8375 Weaverville Rd1BR,1BA$1.44

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Asheville Overview

Asheville, North Carolina is a great little city in which to work, shop, dine and explore by car, bike or on foot. Asheville apartments are an ideal location from which to take advantage of new sights, sounds, tastes and experiences in arts, dining, music, history, outdoor living and award-winning craft beer consumption.

Why live in Asheville, NC?

When Good Morning America set out to find the “10 Most Beautiful Places in America” in 2011, Asheville landed on the top spot. The national morning show said the city was “rich with art, architecture and outstanding scenery.” That’s only one point of pride for a community that’s received media honors for years. WhileTopRetirements.com named it the most popular city for retiring to in 2014, the following year the Huffington Post included Asheville among its “20 U.S. Cities You Must Visit in Your 20s.” Yes, Asheville is truly timeless. Perhaps that’s one reason the Huffington Post (again) named it among its “9 Most Romantic Cities in the South” in 2015.

Asheville, NC
Population: 92,452

Ranked #354

in US Census Population by City

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Asheville, NC

Ranked #11

Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Asheville, NC

Walk Score®

54 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

38 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

29 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Asheville Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Asheville?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Asheville is under $1,203.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Asheville?

The cheapest apartment in Asheville is Woods Townhomes which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in Asheville costs $3,989.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Asheville?

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 1,023 regular apartments in Asheville 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 Asheville?

Cheap apartments in Asheville have an average cost of $333 which is $3,656 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Asheville.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For many people, obstacles can arise during the rental application process for a variety of issues.

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Hard truth. Moving is never easy. I’ve done it all – from local moves to cross-country relocations From packing to unpacking the last box, I have found moving to be an exhausting, expensive and stressful experience every time.