
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillcrest Neighborhood of Asheville, NC from $300 (39 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Hillcrest area of Asheville.


Woods Townhomes

11 Ora St, Unit 11 ora cohouse, Unit 11 ora cohouse

360 Hilliard Apartments

The District

The Patton

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43 Caledonia Rd, Unit 6, Unit 6

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773 Haywood Rd, Unit 1 BR Vintage Apartment, Unit 1 BR Vintage Apartment

The Avery
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Woodberry

RADVIEW

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247 Riverview Dr, Unit 247, Unit 247

Skyloft Apartments

Retreat At Hunt Hill

The Duke

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10 Laurel Loop

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147 E Chestnut St, Unit 4, Unit 4

Eagle Market Place
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The Griffin - Income Restricted

Woodridge Apartments

Overlook Apartments

Glen Rock

Miramonte Forest

Maple Crest Apartments

2 Richmond Hill Dr

Manor Inn

40 Gertrude Pl
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188 Edgewood Rd

30 Edgemont Rd

444 Haywood Rd

19 Saluda St

130 Edwin Pl

102 Furman Ave

29 Parkman Pl

Grove Park Apartments

River Mill Lofts & Skyloft
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61 Cumberland Cir

The Northside at Merrimon

Kenilworth Inn Apartments
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 | $1,675 | $1,220 | $1,950 |
| Hillcrest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,802 | $995 | $3,057 |
| Hillcrest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,332 | $1,095 | $4,200 |
| Hillcrest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,661 | $1,195 | $3,815 |
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There are currently 39 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 360 Hilliard Apartments priced from $1,172. The Avery has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,325. Here are the most affordable Hillcrest apartments for rent in Asheville, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 360 Hilliard Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,172 |
| The Avery | The Aston | Studio,1BA | $1,325 |
| RADVIEW | River & Rails | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| Skyloft Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,401 |
| Retreat At Hunt Hill | Nantahala-S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,440 |
| Woodberry | 1 x 1 B | 1BR,1BA | $1,475 |
| The District | A1D | 1BR,1BA | $1,560 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillcrest, NC
As of May 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hillcrest area is the $1.93 price per square foot B7 Model at Beaucatcher Flats in the in the Kenilworth neighborhood starting from $2,332. The second greatest value Hillcrest apartment is the B1 Model at The Patton starting at $2,100 with a $1.82 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaucatcher Flats | B7 | 2BR,2BA | $1.93 |
| The Patton | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.82 |
| Haywood Village | Pinnacle | 2BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| White Oak Grove Apartments | A2-1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.58 |
| The District | A1D | 1BR,1BA | $1.95 |
| Skyloft Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| Woodberry | 1 x 1 B | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
| 773 Haywood Rd, Unit 1 BR Vintage Apartment | 773 Haywood Rd | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| 360 Hilliard Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| 43 Caledonia Rd, Unit 6 | 43 Caledonia Rd | 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 $1,560.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hillcrest?
The cheapest apartment in Hillcrest is 360 Hilliard Apartments which is listed at $1,172, while the average apartment in Hillcrest costs $2,922.
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 25 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 $892 which is $2,030 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hillcrest.
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