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Mills River, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Mills River, NC

Pricing Updated: 06/22/2025

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$18,000$1,34537

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 in the Downtown Hendersonville neighborhood 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Venture at Lake JulianGlenvilleStudio,1BA$1,098
Universal at Lakewood1 Bedroom Second Level - 680sf1BR,1BA$1,099
The Villas at Avery Creek1 Bedroom Second Level - 680sf1BR,1BA$1,199

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

As of June 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mills River area is the $1.29 price per square foot Magnolia Model at Artisan Living Mills River in the in the Kayden Valley neighborhood starting from $2,350. The second greatest value Mills River apartment is the D3 Model at Ascend Cottages At Highland Square starting at $2,409 with a $1.67 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 RiverMagnolia3BR,2.5BA$1.29
Ascend Cottages At Highland SquareD33BR,2BA$1.67
Riverstone Apartments at Long ShoalsClarendon II3BR,2BA$1.62
SouthRidge Apartments and TownhomesGraybeard Townhouse2BR,2.5BA$1.53
Park Residence2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.56
Kensington PlaceAppalachían2BR,2BA$1.51
Charleston at the Meadows2 Bed/1 Bath Upgraded2BR,1BA$1.61
Audubon PlaceThe Cardinal1BR,1BA$1.60
Goldelm at The ViewsA1 The Carolina1BR,1BA$1.66
Nova at Biltmore ParkThe Oak1BR,1BA$1.71

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mills River

What type of rentals are currently available in Mills River?

There are currently 50 Apartments for Rent in Mills River, NC with pricing that ranges from $985 to $18,000. There are also 35 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mills River ranging from $1,250 to $5,950.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Mills River?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Mills River ranges from $1,250 to $5,950 with an average monthly rent of $3,019.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Mills River?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Mills River range from $1,625 to $7,667, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,895 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,250 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,750.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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