
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Asheville Neighborhood of Asheville, NC from $500 (30 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the West Asheville area of Asheville.


915 Haywood Rd

15 Ezelle St

Reserve at Asheville

Ascent Apartment Homes

Creekside at Asheville

Hawthorne at Bear Creek
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773 Haywood Rd, Unit 1 BR Vintage Apartment, Unit 1 BR Vintage Apartment

Reflection Pointe NC

10 Newbridge Apartments

Hawthorne at Haywood

The Lofts at Reynolds Village

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Westmont Commons

Ridge View Apartments
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Hominy at RiverBlue

Compton Place Apartments - Senior Community

Woodridge Apartments

Carmel Ridge

6 Morgan Rdg Ln

302 New Leicester Hwy

35 Herron Ave
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19 Saluda St

444 Haywood Rd

29 Parkman Pl

16 Fortunate Dr

2 Mountain Terrace

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375 Weaverville Rd

3 W Rosecrest St, Unit 3D
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3 W Rosecrest St, Unit 3C West Rosecrest Street, Unit 3C West Rosecrest Street

3 Penley Ave
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 | $1,542 | $1,530 | $1,555 |
| West Asheville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,623 | $945 | $2,837 |
| West Asheville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,919 | $1,125 | $3,907 |
| West Asheville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,081 | $1,499 | $3,550 |
| West Asheville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,575 | $2,350 | $2,750 |
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There are currently 30 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. Reserve at Asheville has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,229. 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 |
| Reserve at Asheville | S1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,229 |
| Creekside at Asheville | Ashe 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,238 |
| Hawthorne at Bear Creek | The Crabtree | 2BR,1BA | $1,356 |
| Reflection Pointe NC | The York with Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $1,375 |
| Hawthorne at Haywood | Beacon | 1BR,1BA | $1,385 |
| Westmont Commons | Cherokee | 2BR,2BA | $1,446 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Asheville, NC
As of May 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Asheville area is the $1.65 price per square foot CHARLESTON Model at Belle Meadow in the in the Dover Charles Travis neighborhood starting from $2,650. The second greatest value West Asheville apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at The Lofts at Reynolds Village starting at $2,030 with a $1.57 price per square foot in the Rock Springs 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 | $1.65 |
| The Lofts at Reynolds Village | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.57 |
| Haywood Village | Pinnacle | 2BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| White Oak Grove Apartments | A2-1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.58 |
| 3 W Rosecrest St, Unit 3C West Rosecrest Street | 3 W Rosecrest St | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Hawthorne at Holbrook | The Entrepreneur | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| Westmont Commons | Chalet | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| Hawthorne at Bear Creek | The Crabtree | 2BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| Creekside at Asheville | Ashe 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| Baird Cove Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Asheville Apartments
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 $1,356 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 Hawthorne at Bear Creek and starts from $1,499.
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