
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kenilworth Neighborhood of Asheville, NC from $397 (58 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Kenilworth area of Asheville.


28 Ravenscroft Dr

L & H Apartments

Retreat At Hunt Hill

The District

The Duke

Willow Ridge

19 Dortch Ave

The Avery

RADVIEW
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35 Panola St, Unit 2

The Patton

Woodberry

River Mill Lofts

River Ridge

River Mill Lofts & Skyloft

315 Kenilworth Rd

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Vander at the Village

The Harrison

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Artful Way
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Beaucatcher Flats

360 Hilliard Apartments

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147 E Chestnut St, Unit 06

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Verde Vista

Reed Creek Greenway Apartments

51 Mt Clare Ave, Unit B

3B Fielding St

13 Ridge St

9 Kenilworth Knls, Unit 103

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41 Starnes Ave, Unit 2
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The Wyre

10 Phifer St

Eagle Market Place

The Griffin - Income Restricted

Ledgewood Village

Overlook Apartments

Glen Rock

Spruce Hill Apartments

65 Old Haw Creek Apartments

Maple Crest Apartments
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37 Simpson St

43 Simpson St

Manor Inn

60 Flint St

348 Cummins Rd

28 Broad St

346 Cummins Rd

11 Murdock

205 Hillside St

295 E Chestnut St
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Kenilworth, Asheville, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Kenilworth?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenilworth Studio Apartments | $1,567 | $1,240 | $2,402 |
| Kenilworth 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,711 | $995 | $2,806 |
| Kenilworth 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,911 | $1,095 | $8,012 |
| Kenilworth 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,766 | $1,699 | $3,735 |
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There are currently 58 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Kenilworth Neighborhood of Asheville, NC.
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Cheapest Available Kenilworth Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Kenilworth area of Asheville, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at 11 Murdock priced from $1,200. 295 E Chestnut St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here are the most affordable Kenilworth apartments for rent in Asheville, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Murdock | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $1,200 |
| 295 E Chestnut St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR, 1BA | $1,250 |
| The Duke | The Noble | 1BR, 1BA | $1,295 |
| Willow Ridge | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Baths | 2BR, 1BA | $1,299 |
| The Avery | The Haywood | Studio, 1BA | $1,350 |
| RADVIEW | River & Rails | Studio, 1BA | $1,365 |
| The Patton | S1 | Studio, 1BA | $1,395 |
| The Harrison | S5 | Studio, 1BA | $1,449 |
| Vander at the Village | S1 | Studio, 1BA | $1,449 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kenilworth, NC
As of September 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kenilworth area is the $1.42 price per square foot Dupont-B2 Model at Retreat At Hunt Hill in the Kenilworth neighborhood starting from $1,705. The second greatest value Kenilworth apartment is the 7 W Raleigh Rd Model at 7 W Raleigh Rd, Unit A in the Chi Asheville neighborhood starting at $2,195 with a $2.02 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Kenilworth apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retreat At Hunt Hill | Dupont-B2 | 2BR, 2BA | $1.42 |
| 7 W Raleigh Rd, Unit A | 7 W Raleigh Rd | 3BR, 2BA | $2.02 |
| The Wyre | The Miller | 2BR, 2BA | $2.27 |
| Woodberry | 2 x 2 | 2BR, 2BA | $1.91 |
| 35 Panola St, Unit 2 | 35 Panola St | 1BR, 1BA | $1.64 |
| River Ridge | Balsam | 1BR, 1BA | $1.94 |
| Willow Ridge | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Baths | 2BR, 1.5BA | $1.62 |
| Enclave Piney Mountain | A1 | 1BR, 1BA | $2.19 |
| Beaucatcher Flats | A1 | 1BR, 1BA | $2.13 |
| The District | A1B | 1BR, 1BA | $2.16 |
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ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across North Carolina including Kenilworth, Asheville, and the greater Asheville area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Kenilworth Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Kenilworth?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Kenilworth is under $1,449.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Kenilworth?
The cheapest apartment in Kenilworth is 11 Murdock which is listed at $1,200, while the average apartment in Kenilworth costs $1,725.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Kenilworth?
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 27 regular apartments in Kenilworth 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?
Cheap apartments in Kenilworth have an average cost of $313 which is $1,412 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Kenilworth.
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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
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