
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the River Arts District Asheville, NC from $600 (9 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the River Arts District area of Asheville.


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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Arts District Studio Apartments | $1,661 | $1,150 | $1,950 |
| River Arts District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,834 | $895 | $3,198 |
| River Arts District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,243 | $995 | $4,935 |
| River Arts District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,246 | $1,095 | $3,998 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 9 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 Woods Townhomes priced from $895. The Patton has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here are the most affordable River Arts District apartments for rent in Asheville, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woods Townhomes | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| The Patton | S2 Type A | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
| 360 Hilliard Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,172 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in River Arts District, NC
As of February 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the River Arts District area is the $1.15 price per square foot Forget-Me-Not Model at Ascent Apartment Homes in the in the Dover Charles Travis neighborhood starting from $1,499. The second greatest value River Arts District apartment is the 10-100 Laurel Loop Model at 10-100 Laurel Loop starting at $1,500 with a $1.27 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascent Apartment Homes | Forget-Me-Not | 3BR,2BA | $1.15 |
| 10-100 Laurel Loop | 10-100 Laurel Loop | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Beaucatcher Flats | B5 | 2BR,2BA | $1.94 |
| 76 Gertrude Pl, Unit Carriage House | 76 Gertrude Pl | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| The District | A1E | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| Woods Townhomes | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Willow Ridge | Asheville | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.58 |
| Skyloft Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| Haywood Village | Appalachian | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
| 360 Hilliard Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
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 $1,425.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in River Arts District?
The cheapest apartment in River Arts District is Woods Townhomes which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in River Arts District costs $2,368.
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 30 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 $404 which is $1,964 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in River Arts District.
Expert Rental Resources
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