Cheap Apartments for Rent in Buncombe County, NC from $300 (56 Rentals)

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Woodbridge Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodbridge Apartments

222 Glenn Bridge RdArden, NC 28704
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Eagle Market Place
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Eagle Market Place

21 Eagle StAsheville, NC 28801
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Woodridge Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Woodridge Apartments

61 Bingham RdAsheville, NC 28806
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Ledgewood Village
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Ledgewood Village

15 Future DrAsheville, NC 28803
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Overlook Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Overlook Apartments

127 Bartlett StAsheville, NC 28801
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Glen Rock
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Glen Rock

372 Depot StAsheville, NC 28801
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River Glen Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

River Glen Apartments

1 River Glen DrArden, NC 28704
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Spruce Hill Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Spruce Hill Apartments

201 Spruce Hill CtAsheville, NC 28805
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Miramonte Forest
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Miramonte Forest

25 Howland RdAsheville, NC 28804
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Carmel Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Carmel Ridge

15 Carmel Ridge CirAsheville, NC 28806
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Manor Inn
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Manor Inn

265 Charlotte StAsheville, NC 28801
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Southwood Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Southwood Apartments

13 Christ School RdArden, NC 28704
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40 Gertrude Pl
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

40 Gertrude Pl

40 Gertrude PlAsheville, NC 28801

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Cheapest Available Buncombe County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Buncombe County, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Maple Crest Apartments in the Rock Springs neighborhood priced from $835. Woods Townhomes in the Rock Springs neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $895. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Buncombe County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Maple Crest Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$835
Woods Townhomes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$895
Baird Cove ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$945
Kensington PlaceSummitStudio,1BA$1,055
Venture at Lake JulianGlenvilleStudio,1BA$1,098
Vetra AshevilleThe Maple1BR,1BA$1,099
360 Hilliard Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,172
Westmont CommonsSmokey View2BR,2BA$1,185
Ascot Point VillageClassic Collection: Serenity1BR,1BA$1,205
Reserve at Asheville1DV1BR,1BA$1,249

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Buncombe County, NC

As of January 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Buncombe County area is the $1.30 price per square foot Florence Model at Ashton Mills Townhomes in the in the Biltmore Lake neighborhood starting from $2,350. The second greatest value Buncombe County apartment is the 4 Southern Way Ln Model at 4 Southern Way Ln starting at $1,450 with a $1.12 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Buncombe County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ashton Mills TownhomesFlorence2BR,2.5BA$1.30
4 Southern Way Ln4 Southern Way Ln1BR,1BA$1.12
Mountain ViewChimney Rock3BR,2BA$1.42
Ascent Apartment HomesHoneysuckle3BR,2BA$1.35
SouthRidge Apartments and TownhomesClingmans Garden2BR,2BA$1.47
The Lofts at Reynolds Village2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.43
River RidgeElm2BR,1.5BA$1.45
56 Webb Cove Rd, Unit Apartment C56 Webb Cove Rd2BR,1BA$1.10
Woods Townhomes2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.12
Maple Crest Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.27

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Buncombe County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Buncombe County?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Buncombe County is at Kensington Place listed at $1,055.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Buncombe County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Buncombe County Apartment is $835 at Maple Crest Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Buncombe County is starting from $978 at Maple Crest Apartments.

What is the most affordable Buncombe County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Buncombe County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Woods Townhomes and starts from $1,095.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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