Cheap Apartments for Rent in Mills River, NC from $300 (7 Rentals)

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Hawkins Pointe
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hawkins Pointe

750 6th Ave WHendersonville, NC 28739
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Woodbridge Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodbridge Apartments

222 Glenn Bridge RdArden, NC 28704
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River Glen Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

River Glen Apartments

1 River Glen DrArden, NC 28704
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Cedar Terrace
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Terrace

244 Ethan Pond WayHendersonville, NC 28791
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Mills River, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Mills River, NC

Pricing Updated: 01/28/2026

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
High Vista$11,895$1,47549

Cheapest Available Mills River Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Mills River, NC is a Studio unit found at Kensington Place in the King Heights neighborhood priced from $1,055. Venture at Lake Julian in the Kashmir neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,098. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mills River apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Kensington PlaceSummitStudio,1BA$1,055
Venture at Lake JulianGlenvilleStudio,1BA$1,098
Vetra AshevilleThe Oak1BR,1BA$1,099

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mills River, NC and Nearby

As of January 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mills River area is the $1.32 price per square foot Dogwood Model at Artisan Living Mills River in the in the Kayden Valley neighborhood starting from $2,950. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Artisan Living Mills RiverDogwood4BR,3BA$1.32
Park Residence2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.35
Mountain ViewPisgah2BR,2BA$1.44
SouthRidge Apartments and TownhomesClingmans Garden2BR,2BA$1.47
Weirbridge VillageThe Laurel1BR,1BA$1.66
Charleston at the Meadows2 Bed/1 Bath Upgraded2BR,1BA$1.50
Goldelm at The ViewsA1 The Carolina1BR,1BA$1.59
Ascot Point VillageLuxury Collection: Tranquility1BR,1BA$1.65
DilworthThe Pisgah1BR,1BA$1.63
Vetra AshevilleThe Oak1BR,1BA$1.45

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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 $1,055.

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 Vetra Asheville.

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 $1,299 at Vetra Asheville.

What is the most affordable Mills River Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Mills River Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Vetra Asheville and starts from $1,534.

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