
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Mountain Home, NC from $400 (51 Rentals)
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Kensington Place

Universal at Lakewood

Hawthorne at Southside

Creekside at Arden

Reserve at Biltmore Park

Venture at Lake Julian

The Villas at Avery Creek

Ascot Point Village

Retreat at Arden Farms
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Brittany Place Hendersonville

Mountain View

Skyland Exchange Apartments

Vetra Asheville

Riverstone Apartments at Long Shoals

Burton Hills

Palisades of Asheville

Arden Pines Luxury Apartments

The Summit Hendersonville

Ballantyne Commons of Hendersonville
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Charleston at the Meadows

108 Rolling Oaks Dr

Audubon Place

Weirbridge Village

Avalon at Sweeten Creek

Goldelm at The Views

Seasons at Cane Creek

2168 Howard Gap Rd

The Wilmont at Hendersonville

Argento on the Broad
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Madison Long Shoals

Chadwick Square Apartments

Hawthorne at Mills Gap

Groves at Town Center

The Ashe

Grey Mill Apartments

The Aventine Asheville

Ellison at the Preserve

Park Residence

The Highland
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Dellwood

Cedar Terrace

305 8th Ave E

84 Maple Path Ln

Woods Edge

1614 Brevard Rd

307 8th Ave E

538 N Main St

27 Mandalay Dr

818 3rd Ave W
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Mountain Home, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mountain Home?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Home Studio Apartments | $1,383 | $1,199 | $1,696 |
| Mountain Home 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,519 | $942 | $2,286 |
| Mountain Home 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,790 | $1,127 | $3,185 |
| Mountain Home 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,115 | $1,309 | $3,641 |
| Mountain Home 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,438 | $3,151 | $3,700 |
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Cheapest Available Mountain Home Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Mountain Home, 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 $1,080. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mountain Home apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Villas | The Cove | 1BR,1BA | $942 |
| Kensington Place | Summit | Studio,1BA | $1,080 |
| Venture at Lake Julian | Glenville | Studio,1BA | $1,213 |
| Creekside at Arden | Arden Studio 1B | Studio,1BA | $1,224 |
| Hawthorne at Southside | TIMELESS Cedar | 1BR,1BA | $1,232 |
| The Villas at Avery Creek | 1 Bedroom First Level - 680sf | 1BR,1BA | $1,239 |
| Universal at Lakewood | 1 Bedroom First Level - 680sf | 1BR,1BA | $1,239 |
| Ascot Point Village | Serenity | 1x1 | 685 sf | 1BR,1BA | $1,244 |
| Retreat at Arden Farms | Asheville | 1BR,1BA | $1,263 |
| Brittany Place Hendersonville | The Grenadier | 1BR,1BA | $1,265 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mountain Home, NC and Nearby
As of July 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mountain Home area is the $1.39 price per square foot Magnolia Model at Artisan Living Mills River in the in the Kayden Valley neighborhood starting from $2,525. The second greatest value Mountain Home apartment is the B2 Model at Burton Hills starting at $1,937 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the Kashmir neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mountain Home apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artisan Living Mills River | Magnolia | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.39 |
| Burton Hills | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
| Park Residence | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| Vetra Asheville | The Magnolia | 3BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| SouthRidge Apartments and Townhomes | Looking Glass Townhouse | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.41 |
| Chadwick Square Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.37 |
| Hawthorne at Mills Gap | Bliss | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| Goldelm at The Views | B2 The Biltmore | 2BR,2BA | $1.36 |
| Palisades of Asheville | The Brant with Patio | 2BR,2BA | $1.51 |
| Lakeshore Villas | The Cove | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMountain Home, NC
Ranked #33
Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mountain Home Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Mountain Home?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Mountain Home is at Kensington Place listed at $1,080.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Mountain Home Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mountain Home Apartment is $942 at Lakeshore Villas.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Mountain Home Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Mountain Home is starting from $1,127 at Lakeshore Villas.
What is the most affordable Mountain Home Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Mountain Home Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lakeshore Villas and starts from $1,309.
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