
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Asheville Neighborhood of Asheville, NC from $300 (34 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Asheville area of Asheville.


360 Hilliard Apartments

11 Ora St, Unit B

Woods Townhomes

The Patton

Reed Creek Greenway Apartments

4 Farrwood Ave

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43 Caledonia Rd, Unit 6
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The District

93 Bryant St

The Avery

RADVIEW

Skyloft Apartments

Beaucatcher Flats

Woodberry

Eagle Market Place
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Woodridge Apartments

Ledgewood Village

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Glen Rock

Miramonte Forest

65 Old Haw Creek Apartments

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2 Richmond Hill Dr

Manor Inn

40 Gertrude Pl

37 Simpson St

60 Flint St

205 Hillside St

130 Edwin Pl

102 Furman Ave
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The Northside at Merrimon

3 Garden Terrace
Downtown Asheville, Asheville, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Asheville?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Asheville Studio Apartments | $1,566 | $1,120 | $2,339 |
| Downtown Asheville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,678 | $895 | $3,182 |
| Downtown Asheville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,087 | $995 | $4,308 |
| Downtown Asheville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,569 | $1,195 | $3,750 |
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There are currently 34 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Asheville Neighborhood of Asheville, NC.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Asheville Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Asheville area of Asheville, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at 360 Hilliard Apartments priced from $823. Woods Townhomes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Downtown Asheville apartments for rent in Asheville, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 360 Hilliard Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $823 |
| Woods Townhomes | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| 60 Flint St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| The District | A1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,315 |
| RADVIEW | River & Rails | Studio,1BA | $1,365 |
| Skyloft Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,372 |
| Beaucatcher Flats | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,385 |
| River Mill Lofts & Skyloft | A1 - Skyloft | 1BR,1BA | $1,421 |
| Willow Ridge | Asheville | 2BR,1BA | $1,425 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Asheville, NC
As of July 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Asheville area is the $1.42 price per square foot A5-2 Model at White Oak Grove Apartments in the in the Rock Springs neighborhood starting from $1,887. The second greatest value Downtown Asheville apartment is the B2F Model at The District starting at $2,520 with a $1.94 price per square foot in the Kenilworth neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Asheville apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Oak Grove Apartments | A5-2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.42 |
| The District | B2F | 2BR,2BA | $1.94 |
| The Patton | B4 | 2BR,2BA | $1.77 |
| 360 Hilliard Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.71 |
| Woods Townhomes | 3 Bed 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| Willow Ridge | Asheville | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.78 |
| Skyloft Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| River Mill Lofts & Skyloft | A1 - Skyloft | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| Beaucatcher Flats | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.95 |
| 60 Flint St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2.02 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Asheville Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Asheville?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Asheville is under $1,425.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Asheville?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Asheville is 360 Hilliard Apartments which is listed at $823, while the average apartment in Downtown Asheville costs $2,621.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 37 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Asheville?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Asheville have an average cost of $658 which is $1,963 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Asheville.
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