Cheap Apartments for Rent in Penrose, NC from $300 (41 Rentals)

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Creekside at Arden
$1,225 - $1,475
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$1,210 - $1,460
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$1,225 - $1,475
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Creekside at Arden

200 Park South BlvdArden, NC 28704
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Retreat at Arden Farms
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$1,248 - $5,185
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$1,193 - $5,130
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$55

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$1,248 - $5,185
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Retreat at Arden Farms

10 Arden Farms LnArden, NC 28704
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Arden Pines Luxury Apartments
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$1,445 - $2,515
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$1,351 - $2,421
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$94

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$1,445 - $2,515
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Arden Pines Luxury Apartments

103 Arden Pines TrlArden, NC 28704
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The Wilmont at Hendersonville
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$1,475 - $2,375
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$1,435 - $2,335
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$40

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$1,475 - $2,375
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The Wilmont at Hendersonville

209 Wilmont Ests DrHendersonville, NC 28792
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The Ashe
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$1,500 - $4,495
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$1,405 - $4,400
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$95

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$1,500 - $4,495
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The Ashe

8 Duncan LnArden, NC 28704
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Hawkins Pointe
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hawkins Pointe

750 6th Ave WHendersonville, NC 28739
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Penrose, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Penrose Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Penrose, NC is a Studio unit found at Kensington Place in the King Heights neighborhood priced from $1,055. Vetra Asheville in the Kashmir neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,149. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Penrose apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Kensington PlaceSummitStudio,1BA$1,055
Vetra AshevilleThe Oak1BR,1BA$1,149
Creekside at ArdenArden Studio 1BStudio,1BA$1,225
Universal at Lakewood1 Bedroom First Level - 680sf1BR,1BA$1,239
Retreat at Arden FarmsArden1BR,1BA$1,248
The Villas at Avery Creek1 Bedroom First Level - 680sf1BR,1BA$1,259
Brittany Place HendersonvilleThe Grenadier1BR,1BA$1,265
DilworthThe Mitchell1BR,1BA$1,285
Riverstone Apartments at Long ShoalsArlington B1BR,1BA$1,295
Palisades of AshevilleThe Drake with Sunroom1BR,1BA$1,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Penrose, NC and Nearby

As of March 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Penrose area is the $1.37 price per square foot Dogwood Model at Artisan Living Mills River in the in the Kayden Valley neighborhood starting from $3,050. The second greatest value Penrose apartment is the Chimney Rock Model at Mountain View starting at $2,022 with a $1.60 price per square foot in the Bennington Oaks neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Penrose apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Artisan Living Mills RiverDogwood4BR,3BA$1.37
Mountain ViewChimney Rock3BR,2BA$1.60
SouthRidge Apartments and TownhomesClingmans Garden2BR,2BA$1.47
Weirbridge VillageThe Laurel1BR,1BA$1.63
Charleston at the Meadows2 Bed/1 Bath Upgraded2BR,1BA$1.65
Park Residence1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.55
Retreat at Arden FarmsAsheville1BR,1BA$1.59
Goldelm at The ViewsA1 The Carolina1BR,1BA$1.60
DilworthThe Pisgah1BR,1BA$1.66
Vetra AshevilleThe Oak1BR,1BA$1.51

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Penrose Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Penrose?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Penrose is at Kensington Place listed at $1,055.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Penrose Apartment is $1,149 at Vetra Asheville.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Penrose is starting from $1,349 at Vetra Asheville.

What is the most affordable Penrose Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Penrose Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Hawthorne at Southside and starts from $1,682.

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