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26 E Meadow Ln, Unit 26

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Mills River, NC

Pricing Updated: 07/27/2026

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$3,075$1,59537

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 Lakeshore Villas in the Kashmir neighborhood priced from $942. 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
Lakeshore VillasThe Cove1BR,1BA$942
Kensington PlaceSummitStudio,1BA$1,200
Venture at Lake JulianGlenvilleStudio,1BA$1,213
Hawthorne at SouthsideTIMELESS Sterling1BR,1BA$1,219
The Villas at Avery Creek1 Bedroom First Level - 680sf1BR,1BA$1,239

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

As of July 27, 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 2 Bedroom Model at Park Residence starting at $1,495 with a $1.20 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$1.36
Park Residence2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.20
SouthRidge Apartments and TownhomesLooking Glass Townhouse2BR,2.5BA$1.41
Chadwick Square ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.37
Universal at Lakewood2 Bedroom Second Level2BR,2BA$1.38
Avalon at Sweeten CreekThe Brant with Balcony2BR,2BA$1.46
Vetra AshevilleThe Dogwood2BR,2BA$1.34
51 Cushion Pl2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.47
Charleston at the Meadows2 Bed/1 Bath Upgraded2BR,1BA$1.49
Lakeshore VillasThe Cove1BR,1BA$1.43

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mills River

What type of rentals are currently available in Mills River?

There are currently 60 Apartments for Rent in Mills River, NC with pricing that ranges from $942 to $3,641. There are also 38 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mills River ranging from $1,150 to $4,995.

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 $1,150 to $4,995 with an average monthly rent of $2,984.

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 $1,309 to $3,641, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,195 to $2,745. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,595 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,075.

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