Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillcrest Neighborhood of Asheville, NC from $300 (10 Rentals)
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Hillcrest, Asheville, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hillcrest?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest Studio Apartments | $1,538 | $1,200 | $1,950 |
| Hillcrest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,769 | $795 | $4,000 |
| Hillcrest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,193 | $895 | $4,800 |
| Hillcrest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,202 | $995 | $3,705 |
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There are currently 10 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Hillcrest Neighborhood of Asheville, NC.
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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 $795. Maple Crest Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $835. Here are the most affordable Hillcrest apartments for rent in Asheville, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woods Townhomes | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Maple Crest Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $835 |
| Reed Creek Greenway Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillcrest, NC
As of November 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hillcrest area is the $1.43 price per square foot 127 Flint St Model at 127 Flint St, Unit B in the in the Rock Springs neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Hillcrest apartment is the B4 Model at The Patton starting at $2,550 with a $2.06 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 127 Flint St, Unit B | 127 Flint St | 2BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| The Patton | B4 | 2BR,2BA | $2.06 |
| White Oak Grove Apartments | A2-1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.69 |
| 35 Panola St, Unit 2 | 35 Panola St | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| The Northside at Merrimon | 2 bed/1 bath flat | 2BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| Woods Townhomes | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.98 |
| Haywood Village | Appalachian | 1BR,1BA | $2.18 |
| Skyloft Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| Beaucatcher Flats | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
| Maple Crest Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
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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 $1,486.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hillcrest?
The cheapest apartment in Hillcrest is Woods Townhomes which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in Hillcrest costs $2,224.
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 53 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 $261 which is $1,963 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hillcrest.
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