Cheap Apartments for Rent in Buncombe County, NC from $300 (74 Rentals)

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Westmont Commons
$1,166 - $1,783
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Westmont Commons

120 Chamberlain DrAsheville, NC 28806
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Kensington Place
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$1,200 - $1,790
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Kensington Place

200 Kensington PlAsheville, NC 28803
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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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Cheapest Available Buncombe County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Buncombe County, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Woods Townhomes in the Rock Springs neighborhood priced from $895. Lakeshore Villas in the Kashmir neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $942. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Buncombe County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Woods Townhomes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$895
Lakeshore VillasThe Cove1BR,1BA$942
Baird Cove ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$945
60 Flint St0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$950
Crowell Square1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$995
Grove Park Apartments0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,100
205 Hillside St0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,125
Creekside at AshevilleAshe 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,199
Kensington PlaceSummitStudio,1BA$1,200
Seasons at Biltmore Lake CondominiumsWinter1BR,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Buncombe County, NC

As of August 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Buncombe County area is the $1.29 price per square foot The Laurel Townhouse Model at Haw Creek Mews Apartments and Townhomes in the in the Chi Asheville neighborhood starting from $2,192. The second greatest value Buncombe County apartment is the 109 Stone Dr Model at 109 Stone Dr, Unit 100 starting at $2,100 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the Goodson Cove 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.
Haw Creek Mews Apartments and TownhomesThe Laurel Townhouse3BR,2.5BA$1.29
109 Stone Dr, Unit 100109 Stone Dr3BR,3BA$1.29
White Oak Grove ApartmentsA4-2 Deluxe2BR,2BA$1.44
SouthRidge Apartments and TownhomesLooking Glass Townhouse2BR,2.5BA$1.41
Woods EdgeD2c - Magnolia3BR,2BA$1.39
Woods Townhomes3 Bed 1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.16
Creekside at WeavervilleWeaverville 2x22BR,2BA$1.39
Ridge View Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.40
89 Candler Heights Rd, Unit 489 Candler Heights Rd2BR,2BA$1.25
Lakeshore VillasThe Cove1BR,1BA$1.43

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 60 Flint St listed at $950.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Buncombe County Apartment is $895 at Woods Townhomes.

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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