
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Bakersville, NC from $700 (59 Rentals)
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Sterling Hills Apartments

Forrest Edge

Watauga Square

197 Old US Highway 321

Apex Johnson City

Presswood Court

Axis on Roan

Greenwood Farms Apartments

Laurelwood Apartments
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Burlington Mill

River View Townhomes

Brush Creek Meadows

Charleston Square Townhomes

Pickens Bridge Village

106-108 W Mountain View Rd

Beaver Hollow Apartments

The Villas at Boone Ridge

Universal at Mountainview

Antioch Landing
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Blue Ridge Apartments

Summer Chase Apartments

Universal at Mockingbird Lane

Buccaneer Court

The Emerson Apartments

Pleasant View Apartments on Cherokee

Rosemont

The Henry on Main

Studio West Apartments

Miller Crest
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Park Place Apartments

Boones Creek Village Townhomes

Crockett's Landing

Knob Creek Apartments

The Everly Apartments

The Dominion Apartments

244 Lofts on Main

200-206 S Boone St

Brandy Mill Apartments

Feather Ridge
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2723 S Roan St

1387 Sugar Mountain 2 Rd

Eli's Place

Copper Ridge Apartments

905 Afton St

1507 Linden St

707 E Unaka Ave

1411 St Louis St

Paxton Place

43 Hawkins Rd
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Bakersville, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bakersville?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakersville Studio Apartments | $1,103 | $850 | $1,400 |
| Bakersville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,330 | $700 | $2,540 |
| Bakersville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,531 | $714 | $2,465 |
| Bakersville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,817 | $1,095 | $3,125 |
| Bakersville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,241 | $700 | $1,975 |
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Cheapest Available Bakersville Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Bakersville, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Buffalo Ridge Apartments in the Downtown Johnson City neighborhood priced from $700. Forrest Edge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bakersville apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Ridge Apartments | Buffalo 1B 1B | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Forrest Edge | Forrest Edge Townhomes! - Roommate Matching Bed... | 4BR,4BA | $750 |
| Watauga Square | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $817 |
| 197 Old US Highway 321 | Standard Studio Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $825 |
| Apex Johnson City | 2 Bed x 2.5 Bath Townhouse | 2BR,2BA | $875 |
| Presswood Court | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Axis on Roan | 1 Bed x 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Sterling Hills Apartments | Garden | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Burlington Mill | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Greenwood Farms Apartments | Two Bedroom - Small | 2BR,1BA | $975 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bakersville, NC and Nearby
As of April 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bakersville area is the $0.81 price per square foot C1 Lodge Model at Highpointe in the starting from $1,095. The second greatest value Bakersville apartment is the 4x4 Super Deluxe Model at Student Quarters Johnson City | Student Housing starting at $750 with a $0.57 price per square foot in the Downtown Johnson City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bakersville apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highpointe | C1 Lodge | 3BR,3BA | $0.81 |
| Student Quarters Johnson City | Student Housing | 4x4 Super Deluxe | 4BR,4BA | $0.57 |
| The Dominion Apartments | Dominion 2B 2.5B | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.16 |
| Laurelwood Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.08 |
| Antioch Landing | Antioch 907 2B 1.5B | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.12 |
| Apex Johnson City | 2 Bed x 1.5 Bath Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.83 |
| 106-108 W Mountain View Rd | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| The Harbor | 2BR | 2BR,2BA | $0.97 |
| Beaver Hollow Apartments | 2 Bedroom S60 | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| Presswood Court | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bakersville Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Bakersville?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Bakersville is at 197 Old US Highway 321 listed at $825.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Bakersville Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Bakersville Apartment is $817 at Watauga Square.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Bakersville Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Bakersville is starting from $875 at Apex Johnson City.
What is the most affordable Bakersville Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Bakersville Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Park Place Apartments and starts from $1,237.
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
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Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.