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Mills River, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Mills River, NC

Pricing Updated: 09/07/2025

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$5,995$1,8952

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. Hawthorne at Southside in the Bennington Oaks neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,193. 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
Hawthorne at SouthsideTIMELESS Richmond1BR,1BA$1,193
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 September 07, 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 Chimney Rock Model at Mountain View starting at $1,960 with a $1.55 price per square foot in the Bennington Oaks 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$1.35
Mountain ViewChimney Rock3BR,2BA$1.55
SouthRidge Apartments and TownhomesGraybeard Townhouse2BR,2.5BA$1.44
Park Residence2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.56
Hawthorne at Mills GapBrio2BR,2BA$1.60
Kensington PlaceAppalachían2BR,2BA$1.51
Charleston at the Meadows2 Bed/1 Bath Upgraded2BR,1BA$1.50
Goldelm at The ViewsA1 The Carolina1BR,1BA$1.62
Ascot Point VillageLuxury Collection: Tranquility1BR,1BA$1.66
Dilworth Apartment HomesOne Bedroom Patio1BR,1BA$1.66

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mills River, NC

Ranked #23

Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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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 $1,098 to $18,000. There are also 41 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mills River ranging from $1,495 to $5,995.

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 $1,495 to $5,995 with an average monthly rent of $3,354.

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