
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the UNC Asheville Neighborhood of Asheville, NC from $900 (25 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the UNC Asheville area of Asheville.


The Avery

46 Norwood Ave

Ascent Apartment Homes

330 Barnard Ave, Unit C - Upstairs 1 x 1

26 Gracelyn Rd

The Lofts at Reynolds Village

The Northside at Merrimon

Retreat At Hunt Hill

The Patton

10 Newbridge

Ridge View Apartments

Skyloft Apartments

Willow Ridge

Woodberry Apartments

19 Dortch Ave

2 Westall Ave

The Lofts at SS/150

360 Hilliard Apartments

130 Edwin Pl

105 Edwin Pl

27 Poplar Ln

375 Weaverville Rd, Unit 8

181 Lookout Rd
UNC Asheville, Asheville, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in UNC Asheville?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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UNC Asheville Studio Apartments | $1,498 | $1,098 | $2,154 |
UNC Asheville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,777 | $945 | $4,400 |
UNC Asheville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,984 | $1,250 | $4,587 |
UNC Asheville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,140 | $1,395 | $5,312 |
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There are currently 25 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the UNC Asheville Neighborhood of Asheville, NC.
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Cheapest Available UNC Asheville Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the UNC Asheville area of Asheville, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Baird Cove Apartments priced from $945. The Avery has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,098. Here are the most affordable UNC Asheville apartments for rent in Asheville, NC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Baird Cove Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $945 |
The Avery | The Aston | Studio,1BA | $1,098 |
Woods Townhomes | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
Ascent Apartment Homes | Daisy | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
Retreat At Hunt Hill | Nantahala-S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,285 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in UNC Asheville, NC
As of July 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the UNC Asheville 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 UNC Asheville apartment is the A4-2 Deluxe Model at White Oak Grove Apartments starting at $1,957 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Dover Charles Travis neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for UNC Asheville 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 | $1.50 |
The Lofts at Reynolds Village | 3BRA | 3BR,2BA | $1.50 |
360 Hilliard Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.71 |
Ridge View Apartments | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
10 Newbridge | The Swannanoa | 2BR,2BA | $1.67 |
Woods Townhomes | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
Willow Ridge | Asheville | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.73 |
Ascent Apartment Homes | Daisy | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
Baird Cove Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleUnc Asheville, Asheville, NC
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the UNC Asheville Neighborhood in Asheville, NC
Walk Score®
31 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
36 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
6 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap UNC Asheville Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in UNC Asheville?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in UNC Asheville is under $1,385.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in UNC Asheville?
The cheapest apartment in UNC Asheville is Baird Cove Apartments which is listed at $945, while the average apartment in UNC Asheville costs $1,969.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in UNC 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 38 regular apartments in UNC 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 UNC Asheville?
Cheap apartments in UNC Asheville have an average cost of $597 which is $1,372 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in UNC Asheville.
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