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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 |
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Mills River Studio Apartments | $1,491 | $1,098 | $3,593 |
Mills River 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,653 | $999 | $4,349 |
Mills River 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,008 | $1,299 | $4,495 |
Mills River 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,463 | $1,625 | $6,414 |
Mills River 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,770 | $2,750 | $2,850 |
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Mills River, NC Local Guide
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Mills River, NC
Pricing Updated: 06/10/2025Current 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 |
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High Vista | $2,200 | $1,345 | 1 |
Cheapest Available Mills River Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Mills River, NC is a Studio unit found at Venture at Lake Julian in the Kashmir neighborhood priced from $1,098. Universal at Lakewood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,099. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mills River apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Venture at Lake Julian | Glenville | Studio,1BA | $1,098 |
Universal at Lakewood | 1 Bedroom Second Level - 680sf | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
The Villas at Avery Creek | 1 Bedroom with Drive Under Garage - 680sf | 1BR,1BA | $1,177 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mills River, NC and Nearby
As of June 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mills River area is the $1.40 price per square foot Magnolia Model at Artisan Living Mills River in the in the Kayden Valley neighborhood starting from $2,550. The second greatest value Mills River apartment is the Clarendon II Model at Riverstone Apartments at Long Shoals starting at $1,944 with a $1.62 price per square foot in the Kashmir 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. |
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Artisan Living Mills River | Magnolia | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.40 |
Riverstone Apartments at Long Shoals | Clarendon II | 3BR,2BA | $1.62 |
SouthRidge Apartments and Townhomes | Graybeard Townhouse | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.53 |
Audubon Place | The Whippoorwill | 2BR,2BA | $1.41 |
Park Residence | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.56 |
Kensington Place | Appalachían | 2BR,2BA | $1.51 |
Goldelm at The Views | A1 The Carolina | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
Dilworth Apartment Homes | One Bedroom Patio | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
Palisades of Asheville | The Drake w/ Patio | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
Brittany Place Apartment Homes | The Grenadier | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
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Getting Around Mills River, NC
Walk Score®
14 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
16 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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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 Venture at Lake Julian listed at $1,098.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Mills River Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mills River Apartment is $1,099 at Universal at Lakewood.
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 $1,418 at Hawthorne at Southside.
What is the most affordable Mills River Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Mills River Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Kensington Place and starts from $1,695.
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