
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Mills River, NC from $300 (9 Rentals)
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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 | $1,339 | $1,098 | $1,500 |
Mills River 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,512 | $1,199 | $2,309 |
Mills River 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,793 | $1,205 | $3,610 |
Mills River 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,136 | $1,595 | $3,523 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Mills River, NC
Pricing Updated: 09/10/2025Current 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 | $18,000 | $1,460 | 30 |
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. Vetra Asheville in the Kashmir neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,199. 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 |
Vetra Asheville | The Oak | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
Creekside at Arden | Arden Studio 1B | Studio,1BA | $1,216 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mills River, NC and Nearby
As of September 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mills River area is the $1.35 price per square foot Magnolia Model at Artisan Living Mills River in the in the Kayden Valley neighborhood starting from $2,450. 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. |
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Artisan Living Mills River | Magnolia | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.35 |
Park Residence | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.35 |
SouthRidge Apartments and Townhomes | Looking Glass Townhouse | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.42 |
Hawthorne at Mills Gap | Bliss | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
Kensington Place | Appalachían | 2BR,2BA | $1.51 |
Charleston at the Meadows | 2 Bed/1 Bath Upgraded | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
Audubon Place | The Cardinal | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
Seasons at Cane Creek | Drake- Sunroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
Goldelm at The Views | A1 The Carolina | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
Vetra Asheville | The Oak | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMills River, NC
Ranked #24
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
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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 $1,172 at Venture at Lake Julian.
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 $1,314 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 Charleston at the Meadows and starts from $1,595.
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