
Top Rated Cheap Apartments for Rent in Asheville, NC from $300 (35 Rentals)
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Woods Edge

Madison Long Shoals

10 Newbridge Apartments

Dilworth

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Westmont Commons

Hawthorne at Bear Creek

Reflection Pointe NC
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Willow Ridge

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Ellison at the Preserve

The Avery

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Hominy at RiverBlue

Heritage at the Peak

Woodberry
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Hawthorne at Mills Gap

Hawthorne at Haywood

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Highline North Apartments

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Verde Vista

Goldelm at The Views

65 Old Haw Creek Apartments
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Carmel Ridge

40 Gertrude Pl

The Northside at Merrimon

Reserve at Biltmore Park

Seasons at Biltmore Lake Condominiums

Retreat at Arden Farms

Seasons at Cane Creek

Haven at Enka Lake
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Burton Hills

Avalon at Sweeten Creek

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The Hominy
Asheville, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Asheville?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville Studio Apartments | $1,515 | $800 | $3,238 |
| Asheville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,588 | $895 | $2,842 |
| Asheville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,865 | $995 | $8,080 |
| Asheville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,263 | $1,195 | $5,156 |
| Asheville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,816 | $2,050 | $10,000+ |
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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 $1,199.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Asheville?
The cheapest apartment in Asheville is Woods Townhomes which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in Asheville costs $1,732.
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 1,312 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 $243 which is $1,489 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Asheville.
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