
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Asheville Neighborhood of Asheville, NC from $500 (39 Rentals)
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915 Haywood Rd, Unit # d

Baird Cove Apartments

443 N Louisiana Ave

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32 Balm Grove Ave, Unit 002

Creekside at Asheville

2 Cedar Hill Cir

Ascent Apartment Homes

Reserve at Asheville
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The Lofts at Reynolds Village

10 Newbridge Apartments

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Westmont Commons

Hawthorne at Bear Creek

Ridge View Apartments

Reflection Pointe NC

49 Brookdale Rd

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Hominy at RiverBlue

Hawthorne at Haywood
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Haywood Village

597 Emma Rd

41 Westwood Pl

Compton Place Apartments - Senior Community

Woodridge Apartments

2 Richmond Hill Dr

Carmel Ridge

302 New Leicester Hwy

16 Fortunate Dr
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310 Old County Home Rd

160 State St

125 Macedonia Rd

444 Haywood Rd

11 Clarence Ct

53-10-10 Riverview Dr

26 Triple H Dr

12 Clarence Ct

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3 W Rosecrest St, Unit 3D
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3 W Rosecrest St, Unit 3D

Hawthorne at Holbrook

296 Dix Creek Rd Number 1
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 | $1,461 | $1,150 | $1,650 |
| West Asheville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,549 | $945 | $2,842 |
| West Asheville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,903 | $1,095 | $4,257 |
| West Asheville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,063 | $1,546 | $3,254 |
| West Asheville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,361 | $2,050 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 39 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 $1,199. 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 | $1,199 |
| Ascent Apartment Homes | Dandelion | 1BR,1BA | $1,224 |
| Reserve at Asheville | S1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,229 |
| The Lofts at Reynolds Village | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,242 |
| Westmont Commons | Chalet | 1BR,1BA | $1,269 |
| Hawthorne at Bear Creek | The Cove | 1BR,1BA | $1,274 |
| Ridge View Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,275 |
| Reflection Pointe NC | The York with Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Asheville, NC
As of August 18, 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 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at The Lofts at Reynolds Village starting at $1,666 with a $1.54 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 | $1.56 |
| The Lofts at Reynolds Village | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.54 |
| Haywood Village | Roan | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| 10 Newbridge Apartments | The Miami | 2BR,2BA | $1.61 |
| Westmont Commons | Chalet | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Reflection Pointe NC | The Chester with Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
| Ascent Apartment Homes | Dandelion | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| Ridge View Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| Creekside at Asheville | Ashe 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| 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 $1,425.
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 $1,319 at Ascent Apartment Homes.
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 $1,546.
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