
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Mills River, NC from $300 (50 Rentals)
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Lakeshore Villas

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Kensington Place

Universal at Lakewood

Reserve at Biltmore Park

Hawthorne at Southside

Creekside at Arden

Venture at Lake Julian

The Aventine Asheville

Burton Hills
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The Villas at Avery Creek

Weirbridge Village

Ascot Point Village

Brittany Place Hendersonville

Skyland Exchange Apartments

Palisades of Asheville

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Arden Pines Luxury Apartments
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Dilworth

Ballantyne Commons of Hendersonville

Goldelm at The Views

Charleston at the Meadows

Audubon Place

Retreat at Arden Farms

Dream Asheville Exchange

Avalon at Sweeten Creek

Seasons at Cane Creek

The Wilmont at Hendersonville
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Argento on the Broad

Chadwick Square Apartments

300 Morgan Rd

Groves at Town Center

Grey Mill Apartments

Hawthorne at Mills Gap

Ellison at the Preserve

The Highland

Hawkins Pointe

Woodbridge Apartments
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River Glen Apartments

Cedar Terrace

305 8th Ave E

112 Glenn Bridge Rd

20 Northern Fairway Ct

528 Fleming St

201 Southway Garden Rd

2604 Hendersonville Rd

110 Heywood Rd

1614 Brevard Rd
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Mills River, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mills River?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Mills River Studio Apartments | $1,373 | $1,200 | $1,696 |
| Cheap Mills River 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,512 | $942 | $2,297 |
| Cheap Mills River 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,785 | $1,127 | $3,185 |
| Cheap Mills River 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,116 | $1,309 | $3,042 |
| Cheap Mills River 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,176 | $3,151 | $3,201 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Mills River, NC
Pricing Updated: 06/24/2026Current apartment rentals in the Mills River, NC area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Mills River Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Vista | $3,151 | $1,300 | 46 |
Cheapest Available Mills River Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Mills River, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Lakeshore Villas in the Kashmir neighborhood priced from $942. Kensington Place in the King Heights neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,080. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mills River apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Villas | The Cove | 1BR,1BA | $942 |
| Kensington Place | Summit | Studio,1BA | $1,080 |
| Hawthorne at Southside | TIMELESS Cedar | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| The Aventine Asheville | The Chestoa | 1BR,1BA | $1,213 |
| Venture at Lake Julian | Glenville | Studio,1BA | $1,213 |
| Burton Hills | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,214 |
| Creekside at Arden | Arden Studio 1B | Studio,1BA | $1,224 |
| The Villas at Avery Creek | 1 Bedroom First Level - 680sf | 1BR,1BA | $1,239 |
| Universal at Lakewood | 1 Bedroom First Level - 680sf | 1BR,1BA | $1,239 |
| Weirbridge Village | The Dogwood | Studio,1BA | $1,241 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mills River, NC
As of June 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mills River 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 Mills River apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Park Residence starting at $1,675 with a $1.35 price per square foot in the Barker Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mills River apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artisan Living Mills River | Magnolia | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.36 |
| Park Residence | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.35 |
| SouthRidge Apartments and Townhomes | Looking Glass Townhouse | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.41 |
| Chadwick Square Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.37 |
| Hawthorne at Mills Gap | Bliss | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| 2193 Butler Bridge Rd | 2193 Butler Bridge Rd | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.18 |
| Goldelm at The Views | B2 The Biltmore | 2BR,2BA | $1.27 |
| Avalon at Sweeten Creek | The Brant with Balcony | 2BR,2BA | $1.46 |
| Vetra Asheville | The Dogwood | 2BR,2BA | $1.43 |
| Lakeshore Villas | The Cove | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mills River Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Mills River?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Mills River is at Kensington Place listed at $1,080.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Mills River Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mills River Apartment is $942 at Lakeshore Villas.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Mills River Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Mills River is starting from $1,127 at Lakeshore Villas.
What is the most affordable Mills River Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Mills River Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lakeshore Villas and starts from $1,309.
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