
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Asheville Neighborhood of Asheville, NC from $500 (32 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the West Asheville area of Asheville.


Baird Cove Apartments

Creekside at Asheville

Hawthorne at Bear Creek

Ascent Apartment Homes

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Westmont Commons

Reserve at Asheville

136 Louisiana Ave
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Ridge View Apartments

Reflection Pointe NC

10 Newbridge Apartments

The Lofts at Reynolds Village

Hawthorne at Haywood

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Hominy at RiverBlue

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10 Laurel Loop

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65 State St, Unit B
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5 English Ivy Rd

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Chorus Asheville 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes

Compton Place Apartments - Senior Community

Woodridge Apartments

Carmel Ridge

2 Richmond Hill Dr

35 Brookdale Rd

302 New Leicester Hwy
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5 Morgan Rdg Ln

16 Fortunate Dr

310 Old County Home Rd

26 Triple H Dr

White Oak Grove Apartments

2 3rd St

Hawthorne at Holbrook

52 Smith Lake Rd
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West Asheville, Asheville, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Asheville?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Asheville Studio Apartments | $1,552 | $1,506 | $1,631 |
| West Asheville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,595 | $945 | $2,842 |
| West Asheville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,882 | $1,214 | $4,132 |
| West Asheville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,012 | $1,399 | $3,091 |
| West Asheville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,354 | $2,050 | $2,750 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 32 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the West Asheville Neighborhood of Asheville, NC.
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Cheapest Available West Asheville Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Asheville area of Asheville, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Baird Cove Apartments priced from $945. Creekside at Asheville has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here are the most affordable West Asheville apartments for rent in Asheville, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baird Cove Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $945 |
| Creekside at Asheville | Ashe 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| Hawthorne at Bear Creek | The Glen | 2BR,1BA | $1,214 |
| Ascent Apartment Homes | Dandelion | 1BR,1BA | $1,224 |
| Westmont Commons | Chalet | 1BR,1BA | $1,253 |
| Reserve at Asheville | S1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,279 |
| Ridge View Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| Reflection Pointe NC | The York with Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $1,375 |
| The Lofts at Reynolds Village | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| Hominy at RiverBlue | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Asheville, NC
As of July 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Asheville area is the $1.56 price per square foot CHARLESTON Model at Belle Meadow in the in the Dover Charles Travis neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value West Asheville apartment is the Balsam Model at Haywood Village starting at $1,741 with a $1.69 price per square foot in the Dover Charles Travis neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Asheville apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belle Meadow | CHARLESTON | 4BR,3BA | $1.56 |
| Haywood Village | Balsam | 2BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| 10 Newbridge Apartments | The Merrimon | 2BR,2BA | $1.80 |
| Hawthorne at Holbrook | The Entrepreneur | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| Westmont Commons | Chalet - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| The Lofts at Reynolds Village | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| Ascent Apartment Homes | Dandelion | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| Ridge View Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| Creekside at Asheville | Ashe 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| Baird Cove Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Asheville Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in West Asheville?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in West Asheville is at Hominy at RiverBlue listed at $1,506.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Asheville Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Asheville Apartment is $945 at Baird Cove Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West Asheville Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West Asheville is starting from $1,214 at Hawthorne at Bear Creek.
What is the most affordable West Asheville Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap West Asheville Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Ascent Apartment Homes and starts from $1,399.
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