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Eagle Market Place
1 to 2 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 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
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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
2 Bedroom Apartments

30 Allen Ave

30 Allen AveAsheville, NC 28803
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Woodbridge Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodbridge Apartments

222 Glenn Bridge RdArden, NC 28704
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Southwood Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Southwood Apartments

13 Christ School RdArden, NC 28704
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Asheville, NC Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Asheville, NC

Pricing Updated: 08/04/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Asheville, NC area range in price from $835 to $18,000 with an overall median price of $3,345. The three Asheville neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are East End at $835, Grace at $1,195, and Magnolia Farms at $945. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Asheville Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
East End$1,789$83531
Grace$1,815$1,19596
Magnolia Farms$1,850$945277
Rock Springs$1,850$835312
Parkway Forest$1,854$99539
Grove Park Sunset$1,871$1,168176
Norwood Park$1,871$1,168190
UNC Asheville$1,871$945212
Bartrams Walk$1,904$1,19560
Beaverdam$1,904$1,19517

Cheapest Available Asheville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Asheville, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Maple Crest Apartments in the Rock Springs neighborhood priced from $835. 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
Maple Crest Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$835
Baird Cove ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$945
Venture at Lake JulianGlenvilleStudio,1BA$1,098
Ansley at Roberts LakeTHE GROVE1BR,1BA$1,186
Woods Townhomes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,195
Reserve at AshevilleS1Studio,1BA$1,199
The PattonS1Studio,1BA$1,260
Berrington VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,266

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Asheville, NC

As of August 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Asheville area is the $1.30 price per square foot Florence Model at Ashton Mills Townhomes in the in the Biltmore Lake neighborhood starting from $2,350. The second greatest value Asheville apartment is the CLEMENT Model at The Townes at Fountain Park starting at $2,045 with a $1.49 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.
Ashton Mills TownhomesFlorence2BR,2.5BA$1.30
The Townes at Fountain ParkCLEMENT3BR,2.5BA$1.49
Highline North ApartmentsThe Vance3BR,2BA$1.52
Riverstone Apartments at Long ShoalsClarendon II3BR,2BA$1.55
Nova at Biltmore ParkThe Dogwood2BR,2BA$1.53
Creekside at ArdenArden 2B2BR,2BA$1.37
Ridge View ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$1.45
Kensington PlaceAppalachían2BR,2BA$1.51
Woods Townhomes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.48
Maple Crest Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.27

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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

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  • 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 $1,266.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Asheville?

The cheapest apartment in Asheville is Maple Crest Apartments which is listed at $835, while the average apartment in Asheville costs $3,345.

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 1,265 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 $424 which is $2,921 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Asheville.

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