
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oakley Neighborhood of Asheville, NC from $600 (23 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Oakley area of Asheville.


L & H Apartments

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9 Unaka Ave, Unit Upstairs

Beverly Road Apartments

Parkway Crossing

Ascot Point Village

River Ridge
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The District

Eastwood Village Apartment Homes

Skyloft Apartments

Woodberry

Retreat At Hunt Hill

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Verde Vista

Beaucatcher Flats
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17 Unaka Ave

The Reserves at Gashes Creek

The Lofts at SS/150

Ledgewood Village

37 Simpson St

River Mill Lofts & Skyloft

140 Fairview Ave
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580 Fairview Rd

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Oakley, Asheville, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Oakley?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakley Studio Apartments | $1,453 | $800 | $2,339 |
| Oakley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,578 | $925 | $3,125 |
| Oakley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,850 | $1,095 | $4,308 |
| Oakley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,548 | $1,731 | $3,946 |
| Oakley 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,395 | $3,395 | $3,395 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 23 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Oakley Neighborhood of Asheville, NC.
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Cheapest Available Oakley Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Oakley area of Asheville, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Ascot Point Village priced from $1,364. Skyloft Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,376. Here are the most affordable Oakley apartments for rent in Asheville, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascot Point Village | Tranquility | 1x1 | 802 sf | 1BR,1BA | $1,364 |
| Skyloft Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,376 |
| Retreat At Hunt Hill | Pisgah-A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,405 |
| The District | A1C | 1BR,1BA | $1,435 |
| Woodberry | 1 x 1 B | 1BR,1BA | $1,475 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakley, NC
As of June 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oakley area is the $1.98 price per square foot B7 Model at Beaucatcher Flats in the in the Kenilworth neighborhood starting from $2,387. The second greatest value Oakley apartment is the 17 Unaka Ave Model at 17 Unaka Ave starting at $1,475 with a $1.34 price per square foot in the Chi Asheville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Oakley apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaucatcher Flats | B7 | 2BR,2BA | $1.98 |
| 17 Unaka Ave | 17 Unaka Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| The Reserves at Gashes Creek | Luxury, and spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom Carr... | 2BR,2BA | $2.01 |
| River Ridge | Elm | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.66 |
| Eastwood Village Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.55 |
| Parkway Crossing | Mitchell | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Ascot Point Village | Tranquility | 1x1 | 802 sf | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| Skyloft Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| Woodberry | 1 x 1 B | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
| Verde Vista | Vienna - Premium | Studio ,1BA | $2.27 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oakley Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Oakley?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Oakley is under $1,537.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Oakley?
The cheapest apartment in Oakley is Ascot Point Village which is listed at $1,364, while the average apartment in Oakley costs $3,395.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Oakley?
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 29 regular apartments in Oakley 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 Oakley?
Cheap apartments in Oakley have an average cost of $433 which is $2,962 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oakley.
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