
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Historic Montford Neighborhood of Asheville, NC from $300 (11 Rentals)
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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 |
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Historic Montford Studio Apartments | $1,516 | $1,150 | $2,060 |
Historic Montford 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,775 | $835 | $4,400 |
Historic Montford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,222 | $978 | $4,566 |
Historic Montford 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,460 | $1,107 | $5,305 |
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There are currently 11 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 Maple Crest Apartments priced from $835. Woods Townhomes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here are the most affordable Historic Montford apartments for rent in Asheville, NC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Maple Crest Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $835 |
Woods Townhomes | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
Ascent Apartment Homes | Dandelion | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
Enclave Piney Mountain | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
Retreat At Hunt Hill | Nantahala-S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Historic Montford, NC
As of May 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Historic Montford area is the $1.59 price per square foot B2E Model at The District in the in the Arbor Ridge neighborhood starting from $2,050. The second greatest value Historic Montford apartment is the 10-100 Laurel Loop Model at 10-100 Laurel Loop, Unit 100 starting at $1,950 with a $1.66 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. |
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The District | B2E | 2BR,2BA | $1.59 |
10-100 Laurel Loop, Unit 100 | 10-100 Laurel Loop | 2BR,2BA | $1.66 |
10-200 Laurel Loop, Unit 200 | 10-200 Laurel Loop | 2BR,2BA | $1.66 |
White Oak Grove Apartments | A2-2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.66 |
Haywood Village | Balsam | 2BR,1BA | $1.64 |
The Northside at Merrimon | 2 bed/1 bath townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1.84 |
Woods Townhomes | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
Reflection Pointe | YORK WITH BALCONY | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
Ascent Apartment Homes | Dandelion | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
Maple Crest Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
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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 $1,430.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Historic Montford?
The cheapest apartment in Historic Montford is Maple Crest Apartments which is listed at $835, while the average apartment in Historic Montford costs $2,525.
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 41 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 $212 which is $2,313 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Historic Montford.
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