Cheap Apartments for Rent in the UNC Asheville Neighborhood of Asheville, NC from $900 (25 Rentals)

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UNC Asheville, Asheville, NC Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Baird Cove ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$945
The AveryThe AstonStudio,1BA$1,098
Woods Townhomes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,195
Ascent Apartment HomesDaisy1BR,1BA$1,199
Retreat At Hunt HillNantahala-S1Studio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Grove Arcade2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.66
White Oak Grove ApartmentsA4-2 Deluxe2BR,2BA$1.50
The Lofts at Reynolds Village3BRA3BR,2BA$1.50
10 NewbridgeThe Reems Creek2BR,2BA$1.69
360 Hilliard Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.71
Ridge View ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$1.45
Woods Townhomes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.48
Willow RidgeAsheville2BR,1.5BA$1.73
Ascent Apartment HomesDaisy1BR,1BA$1.68
Baird Cove ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.59

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Unc Asheville, Asheville, NC

Ranked #8

Among neighborhoods in Asheville, NC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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 $1,398.

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.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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