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15 Pelham Rd

AshevilleNC28803

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120 Chamberlain DrAsheville, NC 28806
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Asheville, NC

Pricing Updated: 04/25/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Asheville, NC area range in price from $899 to $7,500 with an overall median price of $4,464. The three Asheville neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Beverly Hills at $1,395, Blake Mountain Estates Oak Park at $1,295, and Deer Run at $1,700. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Asheville Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Beverly Hills$1,522$1,3952
Blake Mountain Estates Oak Park$1,580$1,2953
Deer Run$1,700$1,7001
Cloister Condominiums$1,722$9165
North Downtown$1,995$1,1952
Magnolia Farms$2,235$89923
Mount Carmel Commercial Center$2,237$89915
Hall Fletcher$2,695$95022
River Arts District$2,750$1,0001
Dover Charles Travis$2,850$1,6008

Cheapest Available Asheville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Asheville, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Crowell Square in the Biltmore Lake neighborhood priced from $777. Woods Townhomes in the Rock Springs neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $895. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Asheville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Crowell Square1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$777
Woods Townhomes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$895
Lakeshore Villas1BR1BR,1BA$942
Baird Cove ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$945
Kensington PlaceSummitStudio,1BA$1,080
Reserve at AshevilleS11BR,1BA$1,149
Ascot Point VillageSerenity | 1x1 | 685 sf1BR,1BA$1,163
360 Hilliard Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,172
Skyland Exchange Apartments1BR 1BA (711-822 SF) - Income Restrictions Apply1BR,1BA$1,172
Weirbridge VillageThe DogwoodStudio,1BA$1,186

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Asheville, NC

As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Asheville area is the $1.49 price per square foot The Mallard with Sunroom Model at Avalon at Sweeten Creek in the in the Kashmir neighborhood starting from $2,055. The second greatest value Asheville apartment is the CLEMENT Model at The Townes at Fountain Park starting at $2,065 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Biltmore Lake 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.
Avalon at Sweeten CreekThe Mallard with Sunroom3BR,2BA$1.49
The Townes at Fountain ParkCLEMENT3BR,2.5BA$1.50
Vetra AshevilleThe Magnolia3BR,2BA$1.40
Haw Creek Mews Apartments and TownhomesThe Cheshire Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.32
Mountain ViewPisgah2BR,2BA$1.38
SouthRidge Apartments and TownhomesClingmans Garden2BR,2BA$1.47
Creekside at ArdenArden 2C2BR,2BA$1.40
Woods Townhomes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.10
Crowell Square2 Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.42
Lakeshore Villas1BR1BR,1BA$1.43

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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.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Asheville Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Asheville?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Asheville is at Kensington Place listed at $1,080.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Asheville Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Asheville Apartment is $777 at Crowell Square.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Asheville is starting from $995 at Woods Townhomes.

What is the most affordable Asheville Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Asheville Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lakeshore Villas and starts from $1,309.

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