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Asheville, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Asheville, NC

Pricing Updated: 06/25/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Asheville, NC area range in price from $800 to $18,000 with an overall median price of $3,362. The three Asheville neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are East End at $800, Chestnut Hills at $800, and Magnolia Farms at $945. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Asheville Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
East End$1,841$80035
Chestnut Hills$1,877$80074
Magnolia Farms$1,900$945275
Rock Springs$1,900$800304
UNC Asheville$1,900$1,10577
North Downtown$1,914$800278
Bartrams Walk$1,934$1,10564
Beaverdam$1,934$1,10518
Grace$1,934$1,105109
Grove Park$1,934$1,10528

Cheapest Available Asheville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Asheville, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Maple Crest Apartments in the Rock Springs neighborhood priced from $835. Baird Cove Apartments in the Rock Springs neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $945. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Asheville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Maple Crest Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$835
Baird Cove ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$945
Venture at Lake JulianGlenvilleStudio,1BA$1,098
Woods Townhomes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,195
Creekside at AshevilleAshe 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,197
The Villas at Avery Creek1 Bedroom Second Level - 680sf1BR,1BA$1,199
Parkway CrossingPisgah2BR,1BA$1,250
Audubon PlaceThe Finch1BR,1BA$1,285
Retreat At Hunt HillNantahala-S1Studio,1BA$1,285

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Asheville, NC

As of June 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Asheville area is the $1.50 price per square foot C2A Model at The District in the in the Kenilworth neighborhood starting from $2,330. The second greatest value Asheville apartment is the The Dove Model at Audubon Place starting at $1,945 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the Kashmir neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Asheville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The DistrictC2A3BR,2BA$1.50
Audubon PlaceThe Dove3BR,2BA$1.36
White Oak Grove ApartmentsA4-2 Deluxe2BR,2BA$1.51
Ascent Apartment HomesHoneysuckle3BR,2BA$1.35
Haw Creek Mews Apartments and TownhomesThe Cumberland Townhouse2BR,2.5BA$1.39
Woods EdgeC2c - Dogwood2BR,2BA$1.39
Kensington PlaceAppalachían2BR,2BA$1.51
106 Coleman Ave, Unit 2106 Coleman Ave1BR,1BA$1.23
Woods Townhomes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.48
Maple Crest Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.27

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Frequently Asked Questions about Asheville

What type of rentals are currently available in Asheville?

There are currently 349 Apartments for Rent in Asheville, NC with pricing that ranges from $800 to $18,000. There are also 230 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Asheville ranging from $360 to $6,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Asheville?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Asheville ranges from $360 to $6,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,848.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Asheville?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Asheville range from $1,107 to $7,667, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,095 to $4,495. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,250.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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