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Kensington Place
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$1,200 - $1,790
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Kensington Place

200 Kensington PlAsheville, NC 28803
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property at 300 Morgan Rd

$1,375

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300 Morgan Rd

HendersonvilleNC28739

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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: 08/15/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Mills River, NC area range in price from $1,520 to $3,167 with an overall median price of $1,777. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Mills River Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
High Vista$1,777$1,52031

Cheapest Available Mills River Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Mills River, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Vetra Asheville in the Kashmir neighborhood priced from $1,199. Kensington Place in the King Heights neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mills River apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vetra AshevilleThe Oak1BR,1BA$1,199
Kensington PlaceSummitStudio,1BA$1,200
Venture at Lake JulianGlenvilleStudio,1BA$1,213
The Villas at Avery Creek1 Bedroom Second Level - 680sf1BR,1BA$1,219
Universal at Lakewood1 Bedroom Second Level - 680sf1BR,1BA$1,239
Hawthorne at SouthsideTIMELESS Richmond1BR,1BA$1,251
Brittany Place HendersonvilleThe Grenadier1BR,1BA$1,265
DilworthThe Pisgah1BR,1BA$1,275
Riverstone Apartments at Long ShoalsArlington II1BR,1BA$1,282
Retreat at Arden FarmsArden1BR,1BA$1,293

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

As of August 15, 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 B2 Model at Burton Hills starting at $1,840 with a $1.25 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Artisan Living Mills RiverMagnolia3BR,2.5BA$1.36
Burton HillsB22BR,2BA$1.25
Park Residence2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.20
SouthRidge Apartments and TownhomesLooking Glass Townhouse2BR,2.5BA$1.41
Chadwick Square ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.37
Goldelm at The ViewsB2 The Biltmore2BR,2BA$1.49
51 Cushion Pl2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.47
Weirbridge VillageThe Laurel1BR,1BA$1.52
Charleston at the Meadows2 Bed/1 Bath Upgraded2BR,1BA$1.52
Creekside at ArdenArden 2A2BR,1BA$1.51

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $1,200.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Mills River Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mills River Apartment is $1,199 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 $1,301 at Creekside at Arden.

What is the most affordable Mills River Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Mills River Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Charleston at the Meadows and starts from $1,525.

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