
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Historic Montford Neighborhood of Asheville, NC from $397 (39 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Historic Montford area of Asheville.


11 Ora St, Unit B

Woods Townhomes

915 Haywood Rd, Unit # d

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339 Merrimon Ave, Unit SI ID1597502P

443 N Louisiana Ave

93 Bryant St

The Patton

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32 Balm Grove Ave, Unit 002
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14 Lincoln Ave W, Unit A

The Duke

647 Town Mountain Rd, Unit 211

Retreat At Hunt Hill

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161 Edgewood Rd, Unit 2

The Avery

RADVIEW

Woodberry

The Harrison
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17 Westall Ave

19 N Liberty St, Unit 1

114 Fenner Ave

Eagle Market Place

The Griffin - Income Restricted

Woodridge Apartments

Overlook Apartments

Glen Rock

Miramonte Forest
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Maple Crest Apartments

2 Richmond Hill Dr

Manor Inn

40 Gertrude Pl

60 Flint St

130 Edwin Pl

205 Hillside St

Mountain Trace-McCullough

105 Edwin Pl
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295 E Chestnut St

102 Furman Ave

20 Rector St
Historic Montford, Asheville, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Historic Montford?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Historic Montford Studio Apartments | $1,542 | $1,120 | $1,755 |
| Historic Montford 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,696 | $895 | $4,000 |
| Historic Montford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,111 | $995 | $8,044 |
| Historic Montford 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,785 | $1,195 | $2,300 |
| Historic Montford 4 Bedroom Apartments | $13,664 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 39 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Historic Montford Neighborhood of Asheville, NC.
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Cheapest Available Historic Montford Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Historic Montford 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 Historic Montford 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 |
| 295 E Chestnut St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| The Duke | The Noble | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| Retreat At Hunt Hill | Nantahala-S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,315 |
| RADVIEW | River & Rails | Studio,1BA | $1,365 |
| The Harrison | S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,399 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Historic Montford, NC
As of August 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Historic Montford 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 Historic Montford 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 Historic Montford 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 |
| 116 Lookout Dr, Unit A | 116 Lookout Dr | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.70 |
| Woodberry | 2 x 2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.91 |
| The Northside at Merrimon | 2 bed/1 bath flat | 2BR,1BA | $1.82 |
| The Wyre | The Warren | 1BR,1BA | $2.18 |
| Skyloft Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
| Beaucatcher Flats | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
| 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 Historic Montford Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Historic Montford?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Historic Montford is under $1,399.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Historic Montford?
The cheapest apartment in Historic Montford is Woods Townhomes which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in Historic Montford costs $1,715.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Historic Montford?
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 13 regular apartments in Historic Montford 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 Historic Montford?
Cheap apartments in Historic Montford have an average cost of $200 which is $1,515 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Historic Montford.
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