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Balsam, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Balsam Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Balsam, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at The Riverhouse of Cullowhee priced from $595. The Maples of Cullowhee has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $970. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Balsam apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Riverhouse of Cullowhee1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$595
The Maples of CullowheeStudioStudio,1BA$970
The Villas at Avery Creek1 Bedroom with Drive Under Garage - 680sf1BR,1BA$1,177
Creekside at AshevilleAshe 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,250
Dilworth Apartment HomesOne Bedroom Sunroom1BR,1BA$1,285

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Balsam, NC and Nearby

As of June 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Balsam area is the $1.40 price per square foot Magnolia Model at Artisan Living Mills River in the in the Kayden Valley neighborhood starting from $2,550. The second greatest value Balsam apartment is the CHARLESTON Model at Belle Meadow starting at $2,650 with a $1.65 price per square foot in the Dover Charles Travis neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Balsam apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Artisan Living Mills RiverMagnolia3BR,2.5BA$1.40
Belle MeadowCHARLESTON4BR,3BA$1.65
The Townes at Fountain ParkCLEMENT3BR,2.5BA$1.63
White Oak Grove ApartmentsA4-2 Deluxe2BR,2BA$1.51
Flagship Western4x4 Flat4BR,4BA$0.48
Birch Hill ApartmentsTHE MONARCH2BR,2BA$1.61
Riverstone Apartments at Long ShoalsClarendon II3BR,2BA$1.62
Audubon PlaceThe Whippoorwill2BR,2BA$1.41
Reserve at Asheville2DV2BR,2BA$1.41
Seasons at Biltmore Lake CondominiumsSpring1BR,1BA$1.65

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Balsam, NC

Ranked #74

Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Balsam Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Balsam?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Balsam is at The Maples of Cullowhee listed at $970.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Balsam Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Balsam Apartment is $595 at The Riverhouse of Cullowhee.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Balsam Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Balsam is starting from $1,299 at Ascent Apartment Homes.

What is the most affordable Balsam Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Balsam Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Hawthorne at Bear Creek and starts from $1,677.

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