
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Murphy, NC from $500 (58 Rentals)
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Starr Mountain Apartments

Peaks of Dahlonega

Park Hills Apartments

Tanasi Bend Apartments

Pine Forest Apartments

Vonore Apartments

Vista Ridge
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Camellia Trace

The Pointe at Westland

The Village at Baldwin Court

Peaks of Loudon

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Sierra Vista

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Vintage Retreat Apartments

The Charlie

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Cielo At Baldwin

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The Henley

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The Homestead
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Lennox Place Townhouses

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Apple Mountain Apartments

Cameron at Clarkesville

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Austin Place Apartments

Ridge at Hamilton Crossing

Cottages at Cades Cove

Villas at Old 441

The Reserve at Maryville Apartments

871 Old Hwy 5
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2427 US-411

Plainsview Greene

830 Tennessee Ave

Overlook at Ellijay

319 Iotla Valley Park Rd

Cumberland Pointe

1219 Pennsylvania Ave

506 S 2nd Ave

Madison Avenue Townhomes

Hemingway Townhomes
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Murphy, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Murphy?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murphy Studio Apartments | $952 | $840 | $1,404 |
| Murphy 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,291 | $725 | $2,090 |
| Murphy 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,495 | $792 | $2,295 |
| Murphy 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,708 | $925 | $2,556 |
| Murphy 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,039 | $775 | $1,224 |
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Cheapest Available Murphy Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Murphy, NC is a 2 Beds unit found at Plainsview Greene priced from $528. Starr Mountain Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $775. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Murphy apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plainsview Greene | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $528 |
| Starr Mountain Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Cumberland Pointe | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Tanasi Bend Apartments | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Vonore Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
| Pine Forest Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Middle Creek Apartments | 2-bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
| Vista Ridge | Vista Ridge 2 | 2BR,2BA | $976 |
| The Vue on Cliffside | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| The Pointe at Westland | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Murphy, NC and Nearby
As of August 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Murphy area is the $1.11 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at The Pointe at Westland in the in the Downtown Cleveland neighborhood starting from $1,599. The second greatest value Murphy apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Lennox Place Townhouses starting at $1,350 with a $1.08 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Murphy apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pointe at Westland | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.11 |
| Lennox Place Townhouses | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.08 |
| Cameron at Clarkesville | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.15 |
| Peaks of Loudon | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.03 |
| Bellamy Dahlonega | 3+3 Premium | 3BR,3BA | $0.93 |
| Middle Creek Apartments | 2-bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.97 |
| Vista Ridge | Vista Ridge 2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.11 |
| 4214 West Apartments | Two bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.74 |
| Plainsview Greene | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.72 |
| Starr Mountain Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Murphy Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Murphy Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Murphy Apartment is $775 at Starr Mountain Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Murphy Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Murphy is starting from $528 at Plainsview Greene.
What is the most affordable Murphy Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Murphy Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Vonore Apartments and starts from $1,000.
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