Cheap Apartments for Rent in Penland, NC from $700 (51 Rentals)

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The Emerson Apartments
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$1,150 - $1,650
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$1,120 - $1,620
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$1,150 - $1,650
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Emerson Apartments

512 Swadley RdJohnson City, TN 37601
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  • Low Income

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Murphy`s Farm Apartments
$1,286 - $1,885
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$1,137 - $1,736
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Murphy`s Farm Apartments

142 Patrick Murphy DrMorganton, NC 28655
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The Holston
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$1,330 - $2,058
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$1,214 - $1,942
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$116

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$1,330 - $2,058
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Holston

105 Holston View DrWeaverville, NC 28787
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200-206 S Boone St
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200-206 S Boone St

200-206 S Boone StJohnson City, TN 37604
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Eli's Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Eli's Place

3529 W Walnut StJohnson City, TN 37604

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Paxton Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Paxton Place

407 S Roan StJohnson City, TN 37601
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28 Park Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

28 Park Ave

28 Park AveMarion, NC 28752

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Penland, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Penland Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Penland, NC is a 4 Beds unit found at Forrest Edge priced from $750. Watauga Square in the Downtown Johnson City neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $817. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Penland apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Forrest EdgeForrest Edge Townhomes! - Roommate Matching Bed...4BR,4BA$750
Watauga Square1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$817
197 Old US Highway 321Standard Studio EfficiencyStudio,1BA$825
Presswood Court1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$895
Axis on Roan1 Bed x 1 Bath1BR,1BA$899
Sterling Hills ApartmentsGarden_First Floor1BR,1BA$930
Burlington Mill1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$950
Greenwood Farms ApartmentsTwo Bedroom - Small2BR,1BA$975
Charleston Square Townhomes1x11BR,1BA$995
Beaver Hollow Apartments2 Bedroom S602BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Penland, NC and Nearby

As of April 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Penland area is the $0.81 price per square foot C1 Lodge Model at Highpointe in the starting from $1,095. The second greatest value Penland apartment is the 4x4 Super Deluxe Model at Student Quarters Johnson City | Student Housing starting at $750 with a $0.57 price per square foot in the Downtown Johnson City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Penland apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
HighpointeC1 Lodge3BR,3BA$0.81
Student Quarters Johnson City | Student Housing4x4 Super Deluxe4BR,4BA$0.57
Cedarbrook Apartments2 Bedroom - Garden2BR,2BA$1.16
Plaza View Luxury Condominiums2 Bed, 1.5 Bath Model2BR,1.5BA$1.18
The Condominiums at Cedarwood2 Bed, 1.5 Bath Model2BR,1.5BA$1.18
Antioch LandingAntioch 905 2B 1.5B2BR,1.5BA$1.02
28 Park Ave2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.14
The Harbor2BR2BR,2BA$0.97
Beaver Hollow Apartments2 Bedroom S602BR,1BA$1.09
Presswood Court1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.05

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Penland Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Penland?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Penland is at 197 Old US Highway 321 listed at $825.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Penland Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Penland Apartment is $817 at Watauga Square.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Penland Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Penland is starting from $975 at Greenwood Farms Apartments.

What is the most affordable Penland Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Penland Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Park Place Apartments and starts from $1,237.

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