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

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Kensington Place
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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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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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Cheapest Available Buncombe County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Buncombe County, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Lakeshore Villas in the Kashmir neighborhood priced from $942. Baird Cove Apartments in the Rock Springs neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $945. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Buncombe County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lakeshore VillasThe Cove1BR,1BA$942
Baird Cove ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$945
Crowell Square1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$952
Hawthorne at SouthsideTIMELESS StudioStudio,1BA$1,103
Reserve at AshevilleS11BR,1BA$1,149
Ascot Point VillageSerenity | 1x1 | 685 sf1BR,1BA$1,163
360 Hilliard Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,172
Seasons at Biltmore Lake CondominiumsWinter1BR,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Buncombe County, NC

As of May 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Buncombe County area is the $1.49 price per square foot The Mallard with Sunroom Model at Avalon at Sweeten Creek in the in the Kashmir neighborhood starting from $2,055. The second greatest value Buncombe County apartment is the CLEMENT Model at The Townes at Fountain Park starting at $2,065 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Biltmore Lake 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.
Avalon at Sweeten CreekThe Mallard with Sunroom3BR,2BA$1.49
The Townes at Fountain ParkCLEMENT3BR,2.5BA$1.50
Mountain ViewChimney Rock3BR,2BA$1.34
Vetra AshevilleThe Magnolia3BR,2BA$1.31
Haw Creek Mews Apartments and TownhomesThe Cheshire Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.40
SouthRidge Apartments and TownhomesClingmans Garden2BR,2BA$1.47
Creekside at WeavervilleWeaverville 2x22BR,2BA$1.32
Creekside at ArdenArden 2B2BR,2BA$1.34
Ascent Apartment HomesJasmine2BR,2BA$1.47
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 Weirbridge Village listed at $1,226.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Buncombe County Apartment is $942 at Lakeshore Villas.

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 $1,127 at Lakeshore Villas.

What is the most affordable Buncombe County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Buncombe County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lakeshore Villas and starts from $1,309.

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