
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the River Arts District Asheville, NC from $600 (11 Rentals)
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Maple Crest Apartments

28 Ravenscroft Dr

106 Coleman Ave, Unit 2
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Hawthorne at Bear Creek
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River Arts District, Asheville, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in River Arts District?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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River Arts District Studio Apartments | $1,536 | $1,285 | $2,154 |
River Arts District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,811 | $800 | $4,400 |
River Arts District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,165 | $978 | $4,412 |
River Arts District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,473 | $1,107 | $7,102 |
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There are currently 11 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the River Arts District Neighborhood of Asheville, NC.
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Cheapest Available River Arts District Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the River Arts District area of Asheville, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Maple Crest Apartments priced from $835. Woods Townhomes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here are the most affordable River Arts District apartments for rent in Asheville, NC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Maple Crest Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $835 |
Woods Townhomes | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
Retreat At Hunt Hill | Nantahala-S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,285 |
Ascent Apartment Homes | Marigold | 2BR,1BA | $1,299 |
Willow Ridge | Asheville | 2BR,1BA | $1,380 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in River Arts District, NC
As of June 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the River Arts District area is the $1.66 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Grove Arcade in the in the Rock Springs neighborhood starting from $3,740. The second greatest value River Arts District apartment is the A4-2 Deluxe Model at White Oak Grove Apartments starting at $1,972 with a $1.51 price per square foot in the Dover Charles Travis neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for River Arts District apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Grove Arcade | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.66 |
White Oak Grove Apartments | A4-2 Deluxe | 2BR,2BA | $1.51 |
The District | B2E | 2BR,2BA | $1.66 |
Ascent Apartment Homes | Honeysuckle | 3BR,2BA | $1.35 |
Hawthorne at Bear Creek | The Laurel | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.80 |
106 Coleman Ave, Unit 2 | 106 Coleman Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
The Northside at Merrimon | 2 bed/1 bath flat | 2BR,1BA | $1.74 |
Woods Townhomes | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
Willow Ridge | Asheville | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.73 |
Maple Crest Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleRiver Arts District, Asheville, NC
Ranked #14
Among neighborhoods in Asheville, NC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the River Arts District Neighborhood in Asheville, NC
Walk Score®
63 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
66 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
47 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap River Arts District Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in River Arts District?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in River Arts District is under $1,454.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in River Arts District?
The cheapest apartment in River Arts District is Maple Crest Apartments which is listed at $835, while the average apartment in River Arts District costs $2,330.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in River Arts District?
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 River Arts District 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 River Arts District?
Cheap apartments in River Arts District have an average cost of $258 which is $2,072 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in River Arts District.
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