Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Central Asheville Neighborhood of Asheville, NC from $300 (164 Rentals)

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Kensington Place
$1,080 - $1,790
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Kensington Place

200 Kensington PlAsheville, NC 28803
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Westmont Commons
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$1,394 - $1,868
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Westmont Commons

120 Chamberlain DrAsheville, NC 28806
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Outer Central Asheville, Asheville, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outer Central Asheville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer Central Asheville area of Asheville, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Lakeshore Villas priced from $942. Baird Cove Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $945. Here are the most affordable Outer Central Asheville apartments for rent in Asheville, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lakeshore VillasThe Cove1BR,1BA$942
Baird Cove ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$945
Crowell Square1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,052
360 Hilliard Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,172
Reserve at AshevilleS11BR,1BA$1,179
Goldelm at The ViewsA1 The Carolina1BR,1BA$1,189
Seasons at Biltmore Lake CondominiumsWinter1BR,1BA$1,200
Creekside at ArdenArden 1B1BR,1BA$1,237

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Central Asheville, NC

As of May 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer Central Asheville area is the $1.52 price per square foot CLEMENT Model at The Townes at Fountain Park in the in the Biltmore Lake neighborhood starting from $2,090. The second greatest value Outer Central Asheville apartment is the The Vance Model at Highline North Apartments starting at $1,999 with a $1.52 price per square foot in the Little Flat Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer Central Asheville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Townes at Fountain ParkCLEMENT3BR,2.5BA$1.52
Highline North ApartmentsThe Vance3BR,2BA$1.52
Encore at Reems CreekThe Chestnut2BR,2.5BA$1.50
Vetra AshevilleThe Magnolia3BR,2BA$1.31
Haw Creek Mews Apartments and TownhomesThe Cumberland Townhouse2BR,2.5BA$1.30
SouthRidge Apartments and TownhomesGraybeard Townhouse2BR,2.5BA$1.43
The Villas at Avery Creek2 Bedroom, 1.5BA Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.42
Riverstone Apartments at Long ShoalsBradley II2BR,2BA$1.53
Goldelm at The ViewsA1 The Carolina1BR,1BA$1.46
Lakeshore VillasThe Cove1BR,1BA$1.43

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in areas across the United States and customized analysis for Central Asheville. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, family-friendly amenities, raising pets, transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer Central Asheville Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Outer Central Asheville?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Outer Central Asheville is under $1,237.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer Central Asheville?

The cheapest apartment in Outer Central Asheville is Lakeshore Villas which is listed at $942, while the average apartment in Outer Central Asheville costs $7,582.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outer Central Asheville?

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 103 regular apartments in Outer Central Asheville 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 Outer Central Asheville?

Cheap apartments in Outer Central Asheville have an average cost of $159 which is $7,423 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Central Asheville.

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