
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Leicester, NC from $800 (50 Rentals)
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289 Morgan Branch Rd

296 Dix Creek Rd Number 1

360 Hilliard Apartments

Crowell Square

Woods Townhomes

Baird Cove Apartments

The Patton

Reed Creek Greenway Apartments

Creekside at Asheville
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Reserve at Asheville

Seasons at Biltmore Lake Condominiums

2 Cedar Hill Cir

Ascent Apartment Homes

Greymont Village Apartments

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Westmont Commons

Reserve At McIntosh

Hawthorne at Bear Creek

The Holston

Meribel
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The Retreat at Weaverville

Heritage at the Peak

Beaucatcher Flats

Haven at Enka Lake

The Avery

Dream Asheville Exchange

Reflection Pointe NC

10 Newbridge Apartments

Ridge View Apartments

Highline North Apartments
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Hominy at RiverBlue

Palisades at Reems Creek

Retreat At Hunt Hill

Hawthorne at Weaverville

Hawthorne at Haywood

The Lofts at Reynolds Village

5 English Ivy Rd

Hawthorne at Holbrook

The Lofts at SS/150

8 Motley Rd
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Maple Crest Apartments

Carmel Ridge

35 Brookdale Rd

302 New Leicester Hwy

16 Fortunate Dr

The Northside at Merrimon

310 Old County Home Rd

15 Misty Mountain Way

11 Clarence Ct

12 Clarence Ct
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Leicester, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Leicester?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Leicester Studio Apartments | $1,482 | $1,120 | $1,762 |
| Cheap Leicester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,579 | $861 | $3,216 |
| Cheap Leicester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,875 | $995 | $4,308 |
| Cheap Leicester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,008 | $1,195 | $3,145 |
| Cheap Leicester 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,360 | $2,050 | $2,750 |
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Cheapest Available Leicester Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Leicester, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at 360 Hilliard Apartments in the Rock Springs neighborhood priced from $823. Crowell Square in the Biltmore Lake 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 Leicester apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 360 Hilliard Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $823 |
| Crowell Square | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $861 |
| Woods Townhomes | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Baird Cove Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $945 |
| Creekside at Asheville | Ashe 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,152 |
| Reserve at Asheville | S1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| Seasons at Biltmore Lake Condominiums | Winter | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Ascent Apartment Homes | Dandelion | 1BR,1BA | $1,224 |
| Greymont Village Apartments | Tranquility | 1BR,1BA | $1,265 |
| Westmont Commons | Chalet | 1BR,1BA | $1,285 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Leicester, NC
As of July 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Leicester area is the $1.56 price per square foot CHARLESTON Model at Belle Meadow in the in the Dover Charles Travis neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Leicester 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 Leicester apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belle Meadow | CHARLESTON | 4BR,3BA | $1.56 |
| The Townes at Fountain Park | CLEMENT | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.50 |
| White Oak Grove Apartments | A5-2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.42 |
| Birch Hill Apartments | THE MONARCH | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| Woods Townhomes | 3 Bed 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| Meribel | Meribel 2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.55 |
| Ridge View Apartments | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| Westmont Commons | Chalet | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Greymont Village Apartments | Tranquility | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Crowell Square | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Leicester Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Leicester?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Leicester is at Hominy at RiverBlue listed at $1,456.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Leicester Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Leicester Apartment is $823 at 360 Hilliard Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Leicester Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Leicester is starting from $995 at Woods Townhomes.
What is the most affordable Leicester Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Leicester Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Woods Townhomes and starts from $1,195.
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