
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cullowhee, NC from $600 (45 Rentals)
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323 Parker Farm Rd, Unit C

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29 Teaberry Rd, Unit A

Little Savannah

Campus Apartments West

171 Citadel Dr

3110 Old Cullowhee Rd

31 Mothergoose Ln

180 Stadium View Dr
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Campus Apartments Riverside

97 Citadel Dr

109 Citadel Dr

Vista Ridge

Reserve at Asheville

Balsam Mountain Apartments

Creekside at Asheville

Seasons at Biltmore Lake Condominiums

Creekside at Arden
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Westmont Commons

The Villas at Avery Creek

Dilworth

Vetra Asheville

Riverstone Apartments at Long Shoals

The Aventine Asheville

Hawthorne at Bear Creek

Audubon Place
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Mountain Brook

Greymont Village Apartments

Retreat at Arden Farms

Haven at Enka Lake

Asheville Exchange

Reflection Pointe NC

Birch Hill Apartments

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Hominy at RiverBlue

Palisades at Plott Creek
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Hawthorne at Haywood

319 Iotla Valley Park Rd

333 Evans Rd

82 Iron Mountain Dr

55 Burnette St

1581 Sulphur Springs Rd

138 Anna Rd

Cottages at 76

761 Henderson Rd
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Cullowhee, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cullowhee?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cullowhee Studio Apartments | $1,195 | $980 | $1,631 |
| Cullowhee 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,484 | $625 | $2,295 |
| Cullowhee 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,708 | $675 | $3,380 |
| Cullowhee 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,987 | $740 | $3,422 |
| Cullowhee 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,182 | $625 | $3,201 |
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Cheapest Available Cullowhee Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Cullowhee, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at The Riverhouse of Cullowhee priced from $625. Vista Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $976. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cullowhee apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Riverhouse of Cullowhee | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $625 |
| Vista Ridge | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $976 |
| 3110 Old Cullowhee Rd | CA-E Small Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Reserve at Asheville | S1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,147 |
| Creekside at Asheville | Ashe 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,176 |
| Seasons at Biltmore Lake Condominiums | Winter | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Hawthorne at Bear Creek | The Glen | 2BR,1BA | $1,214 |
| Ascent Apartment Homes | Daisy | 1BR,1BA | $1,224 |
| Westmont Commons | Chalet | 1BR,1BA | $1,241 |
| Creekside at Arden | Arden Studio 1B | Studio,1BA | $1,254 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cullowhee, NC and Nearby
As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cullowhee area is the $1.36 price per square foot Magnolia Model at Artisan Living Mills River in the in the Kayden Valley neighborhood starting from $2,475. The second greatest value Cullowhee apartment is the CHARLESTON Model at Belle Meadow starting at $2,500 with a $1.56 price per square foot in the Dover Charles Travis neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cullowhee apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Artisan Living Mills River | Magnolia | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.36 |
| Belle Meadow | CHARLESTON | 4BR,3BA | $1.56 |
| The Townes at Fountain Park | CLEMENT | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.50 |
| Flagship Western | 4x4 Flat - AY 2026 - 2027 | 4BR,4BA | $0.52 |
| Vetra Asheville | The Magnolia | 3BR,2BA | $1.48 |
| Vista Ridge | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.11 |
| Haven at Enka Lake | The York with Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| Westmont Commons | Chalet - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| 4214 West Apartments | Two bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.74 |
| The Maples of Cullowhee | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.54 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cullowhee Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Cullowhee?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Cullowhee is at Creekside at Arden listed at $1,254.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Cullowhee Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cullowhee Apartment is $625 at The Riverhouse of Cullowhee.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Cullowhee Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Cullowhee is starting from $976 at Vista Ridge.
What is the most affordable Cullowhee Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Cullowhee Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Vista Ridge and starts from $1,114.
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