Cheap Apartments for Rent in Buncombe County, NC from $300 (64 Rentals)

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Kensington Place
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$1,080 - $1,790
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$1,080 - $1,790

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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Kensington Place

200 Kensington PlAsheville, NC 28803
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Westmont Commons
$1,151 - $1,720
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Westmont Commons

120 Chamberlain DrAsheville, NC 28806
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68 Webb Cove Rd, Unit B
$1,200
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 1

68 Webb Cove Rd, Unit B

68 Webb Cove RdAsheville, NC 28804
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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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Cheapest Available Buncombe County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Buncombe County, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at 360 Hilliard Apartments in the South French Broad neighborhood priced from $823. Crowell Square in the Bent Creek neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $861. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Buncombe County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
360 Hilliard Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$823
Crowell Square1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$861
Lakeshore VillasThe Cove1BR,1BA$942
Baird Cove ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$945
Woods Townhomes2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$995
Kensington PlaceSummitStudio,1BA$1,080
60 Flint St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,100
Westmont CommonsChalet1BR,1BA$1,152
Creekside at AshevilleAshe 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,176

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Buncombe County, NC

As of June 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Buncombe County area is the $1.28 price per square foot 113 Stone Dr Model at 113 Stone Dr, Unit stone dr 105 in the in the Goodson Cove neighborhood starting from $2,050. The second greatest value Buncombe County apartment is the Rock Creek Model at Hawthorne at Weaverville starting at $1,735 with a $1.45 price per square foot in the Little Flat Creek neighborhood. 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.
113 Stone Dr, Unit stone dr 105113 Stone Dr3BR,3BA$1.28
Hawthorne at WeavervilleRock Creek2BR,2BA$1.45
Haw Creek Mews Apartments and TownhomesThe Cheshire Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.31
SouthRidge Apartments and TownhomesLooking Glass Townhouse2BR,2.5BA$1.41
30 Robinson Cove Rd, Unit B30 Robinson Cove Rd2BR,2BA$1.27
17 Unaka Ave17 Unaka Ave2BR,1BA$1.34
Goldelm at The ViewsB2 The Biltmore2BR,2BA$1.27
Woods Townhomes3 Bed 1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.16
Lakeshore VillasThe Cove1BR,1BA$1.43
Crowell Square1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.44

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 $1,080.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Buncombe County Apartment is $823 at 360 Hilliard 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 $995 at Woods Townhomes.

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 $1,195.

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