Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kenilworth Forest Neighborhood of Asheville, NC from $300 (46 Rentals)

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15 Pelham Rd

AshevilleNC28803

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Verde Vista
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$1,470 - $5,202
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$1,470 - $5,202

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Verde Vista

4110 Verde Vista CirAsheville, NC 28805
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Artful Way
$1,650 - $1,950
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$1,650 - $1,950

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Artful Way

31 Artful WayAsheville, NC 28801
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Eagle Market Place
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Eagle Market Place

21 Eagle StAsheville, NC 28801
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Ledgewood Village
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Ledgewood Village

15 Future DrAsheville, NC 28803
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Overlook Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Overlook Apartments

127 Bartlett StAsheville, NC 28801
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Glen Rock
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Glen Rock

372 Depot StAsheville, NC 28801
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Spruce Hill Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Spruce Hill Apartments

201 Spruce Hill CtAsheville, NC 28805
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Maple Crest Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Maple Crest Apartments

20 Lee Garden LnAsheville, NC 28801
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Manor Inn
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Manor Inn

265 Charlotte StAsheville, NC 28801
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102 Furman Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

102 Furman Ave

102 Furman AveAsheville, NC 28801
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The Byrne Building (Condos)
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Byrne Building (Condos)

39 Biltmore AveAsheville, NC 28801
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Arrowhead
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

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100 Cheerio LnAsheville, NC 28803

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Kenilworth Forest, Asheville, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Kenilworth Forest Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Kenilworth Forest area of Asheville, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at 360 Hilliard Apartments priced from $1,172. River Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,299. Here are the most affordable Kenilworth Forest apartments for rent in Asheville, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
360 Hilliard Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,172
River RidgeBirch1BR,1BA$1,299
The AveryThe HaywoodStudio,1BA$1,325
Enclave Piney MountainStudioStudio,1BA$1,368
Woodberry1 x 1 A1BR,1BA$1,395
Skyloft ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1,396
The DistrictA1H1BR,1BA$1,440
Reed Creek Greenway Apartments1 Bed-Standard1BR,1BA$1,445
The PattonA1Studio,1BA$1,449
Verde VistaVienna - PremiumStudio,1BA$1,470

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kenilworth Forest, NC

As of May 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kenilworth Forest area is the $1.95 price per square foot C2A Model at The District in the in the Kenilworth neighborhood starting from $3,025. The second greatest value Kenilworth Forest apartment is the The Cumberland Townhouse Model at Haw Creek Mews Apartments and Townhomes starting at $1,555 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the Chi Asheville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Kenilworth Forest apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The DistrictC2A3BR,2BA$1.95
Haw Creek Mews Apartments and TownhomesThe Cumberland Townhouse2BR,2.5BA$1.32
Beaucatcher FlatsB52BR,2BA$1.64
The Lofts at SS/150150 Mitchell2BR,2BA$2.12
Reed Creek Greenway Apartments1 Bed-With Bonus Room1BR,1BA$2.27
Skyloft ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1.78
River RidgeBirch1BR,1BA$1.67
The PattonA1Studio ,1BA$2.14
360 Hilliard Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.85
Verde VistaVienna - PremiumStudio ,1BA$2.36

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Kenilworth Forest, Asheville, NC

Ranked #22

Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is proud to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Kenilworth Forest, Asheville, and the greater Asheville area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, apartment communities for the kids, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Kenilworth Forest Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Kenilworth Forest?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Kenilworth Forest is under $1,470.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Kenilworth Forest?

The cheapest apartment in Kenilworth Forest is 360 Hilliard Apartments which is listed at $1,172, while the average apartment in Kenilworth Forest costs $2,838.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Kenilworth Forest?

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 Kenilworth Forest 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 Kenilworth Forest?

Cheap apartments in Kenilworth Forest have an average cost of $586 which is $2,252 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Kenilworth Forest.

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