
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillcrest Neighborhood of Asheville, NC from $397 (38 Rentals)
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41 Eve Dr

Woods Townhomes

915 Haywood Rd, Unit # d

443 N Louisiana Ave

The Patton

339 Merrimon Ave, Unit SI ID1597502P

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32 Balm Grove Ave, Unit 002

The District
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14 Lincoln Ave W, Unit A

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161 Edgewood Rd, Unit 2

Retreat At Hunt Hill

The Avery

RADVIEW

Woodberry

The Harrison

17 Westall Ave

19 N Liberty St, Unit 1
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Eagle Market Place

The Griffin - Income Restricted

Woodridge Apartments

Overlook Apartments

Glen Rock

Miramonte Forest

Maple Crest Apartments

2 Richmond Hill Dr

Manor Inn
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40 Gertrude Pl

60 Flint St

355 Sand Hill Rd

130 Edwin Pl

Grove Park Apartments

205 Hillside St

Mountain Trace-McCullough

105 Edwin Pl

295 E Chestnut St
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102 Furman Ave

20 Rector St
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 | $1,562 | $1,120 | $3,238 |
| Hillcrest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,769 | $895 | $2,842 |
| Hillcrest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,295 | $995 | $8,069 |
| Hillcrest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,418 | $1,195 | $3,968 |
| Hillcrest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $13,685 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 38 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 $895. 60 Flint St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $950. 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 | $895 |
| 60 Flint St | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| Grove Park Apartments | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
| 295 E Chestnut St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Retreat At Hunt Hill | Nantahala-S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,335 |
| RADVIEW | River & Rails | Studio,1BA | $1,365 |
| The Avery | The Haywood | Studio,1BA | $1,370 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillcrest, NC
As of August 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hillcrest area is the $1.63 price per square foot Roan Model at Haywood Village in the in the Dover Charles Travis neighborhood starting from $1,725. The second greatest value Hillcrest apartment is the 3 Bed 1 Bath Model at Woods Townhomes starting at $1,195 with a $1.16 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haywood Village | Roan | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| Woods Townhomes | 3 Bed 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| Woodberry | 2 x 2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.91 |
| The Northside at Merrimon | 2 bed/1 bath flat | 2BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| The Wyre | The Warren | 1BR,1BA | $2.18 |
| Skyloft Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
| River Mill Lofts | A1 - Skyloft | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| Beaucatcher Flats | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| 161 Edgewood Rd, Unit 2 | 161 Edgewood Rd | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| 14 Lincoln Ave W, Unit A | 14 Lincoln Ave W | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
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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 $1,370.
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 $1,735.
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 33 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 $579 which is $1,156 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hillcrest.
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