
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oakley Neighborhood of Asheville, NC from $600 (24 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Oakley area of Asheville.


L & H Apartments

Beverly Road Apartments

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9 Unaka Ave, Unit Upstairs, Unit Upstairs

The District

Parkway Crossing

Ascot Point Village

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43 Caledonia Rd, Unit 6, Unit 6
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Skyloft Apartments

River Ridge

Woodberry

Eastwood Village Apartment Homes

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Verde Vista

Beaucatcher Flats

Retreat At Hunt Hill

The Reserves at Gashes Creek
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The Lofts at SS/150

Total Monthly Price
17 Unaka Ave, Unit A, Unit A

Ledgewood Village

37 Simpson St

River Mill Lofts & Skyloft

Arrowhead

16 Belvedere Rd

1191 Bleachery Blvd
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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 | $1,423 | $800 | $2,249 |
| Oakley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,568 | $925 | $3,100 |
| Oakley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,876 | $1,095 | $4,200 |
| Oakley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,402 | $1,688 | $4,148 |
| Oakley 4 Bedroom Apartments | $12,421 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 24 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 $1,163. Skyloft Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,261. Here are the most affordable Oakley apartments for rent in Asheville, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascot Point Village | Serenity | 1x1 | 685 sf | 1BR,1BA | $1,163 |
| Skyloft Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,261 |
| Parkway Crossing | Pisgah | 2BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| Enclave Piney Mountain | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,368 |
| Woodberry | 1 x 1 A | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakley, NC
As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oakley area is the $1.94 price per square foot C2A Model at The District in the in the Kenilworth neighborhood starting from $3,010. The second greatest value Oakley apartment is the 150 Mitchell Model at The Lofts at SS/150 starting at $2,250 with a $2.12 price per square foot in the Rock Springs 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The District | C2A | 3BR,2BA | $1.94 |
| The Lofts at SS/150 | 150 Mitchell | 2BR,2BA | $2.12 |
| The Reserves at Gashes Creek | Luxury, and spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom Carr... | 2BR,2BA | $2.01 |
| River Ridge | Willow | 2BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| Skyloft Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| Parkway Crossing | Pisgah | 2BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| Beaucatcher Flats | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| Eastwood Village Apartment Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
| Ascot Point Village | Serenity | 1x1 | 685 sf | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| Verde Vista | Vienna - Premium | Studio ,1BA | $2.35 |
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 $1,500.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Oakley?
The cheapest apartment in Oakley is Ascot Point Village which is listed at $1,163, while the average apartment in Oakley costs $11,623.
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 30 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 $453 which is $11,170 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oakley.
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