Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillcrest Neighborhood of Asheville, NC from $300 (32 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Hillcrest area of Asheville.

property at 915 Haywood Rd

$950 - $1,650

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$950 - $1,650

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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915 Haywood Rd

AshevilleNC28806

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property at 15 Pelham Rd

$1,400

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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15 Pelham Rd

AshevilleNC28803
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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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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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Miramonte Forest
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Miramonte Forest

25 Howland RdAsheville, NC 28804
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Maple Crest Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Maple Crest Apartments

20 Lee Garden LnAsheville, NC 28801
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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
property at 43 Ravenscroft Dr

$995 - $1,295

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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43 Ravenscroft Dr

AshevilleNC28801
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102 Furman Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

102 Furman Ave

102 Furman AveAsheville, NC 28801
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Grove Park Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Grove Park Apartments

28-30 Edgemont RdAsheville, NC 28801
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Hillcrest, Asheville, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Hillcrest Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hillcrest area of Asheville, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Woods Townhomes priced from $895. 360 Hilliard Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,172. Here are the most affordable Hillcrest apartments for rent in Asheville, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Woods Townhomes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$895
360 Hilliard Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,172
Chorus Asheville 55+ Active Adult Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$1,187
The AveryThe HaywoodStudio,1BA$1,325
Skyloft ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1,346
The PattonA1Studio,1BA$1,349
Woodberry ApartmentsChestnut1BR,1BA$1,395
The DistrictA1D1BR,1BA$1,445
Reed Creek Greenway Apartments1 Bed-Standard1BR,1BA$1,445
The Northside at Merrimon2 bed/1 bath townhome2BR,1BA$1,473

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillcrest, NC

As of April 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hillcrest area is the $1.57 price per square foot A2-1 Model at White Oak Grove Apartments in the in the Rock Springs neighborhood starting from $1,674. The second greatest value Hillcrest apartment is the 2 bed/1 bath townhome Model at The Northside at Merrimon starting at $1,473 with a $1.62 price per square foot in the Rock Springs neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hillcrest apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
White Oak Grove ApartmentsA2-12BR,2BA$1.57
The Northside at Merrimon2 bed/1 bath townhome2BR,1BA$1.62
The DistrictA1E1BR,1BA$1.86
35 Panola St, Unit 235 Panola St1BR,1BA$1.74
Woods Townhomes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.10
Skyloft ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1.71
Haywood VillageAppalachian1BR,1BA$2.02
Beaucatcher FlatsA11BR,1BA$2.09
The PattonA1Studio ,1BA$1.99
360 Hilliard Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.85

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team works hard to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States, including Asheville. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hillcrest Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Hillcrest?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Hillcrest is under $1,473.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hillcrest?

The cheapest apartment in Hillcrest is Woods Townhomes which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in Hillcrest costs $2,942.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hillcrest?

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 36 regular apartments in Hillcrest 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 Hillcrest?

Cheap apartments in Hillcrest have an average cost of $732 which is $2,210 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hillcrest.

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