
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Ridgecrest, NC from $800 (40 Rentals)
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360 Hilliard Apartments

Woods Townhomes

L & H Apartments

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Kensington Place

Beverly Road Apartments

Weirbridge Village

The Patton
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Parkway Crossing

Hawthorne at Southside

Ascot Point Village

Berrington Village

Goldelm at The Views

Palisades of Asheville

Retreat At Hunt Hill

River Ridge
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Ellison at the Preserve

The District

Eastwood Village Apartment Homes

The Lofts at Reynolds Village

The Avery

Woodberry

Skyloft Apartments

103 Old Jims Branch Rd
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Maple Crest Apartments

8 Darnell Dr

6 Avon Rd

4568 Old Clear Creek Rd

105 Morgan St

21 Dawnwood Cir

208 Gatchell St

37 Skyview Pl
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216 Alabama Terrace

48 Dawnwood Cir

Haw Creek Mews Apartments and Townhomes

103 Stardust Dr

2 Dawnwood Cir

366 Genesis Cir

430 Lytle Cove Rd

126 Mississippi Rd
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Ridgecrest, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ridgecrest?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgecrest Studio Apartments | $1,383 | $800 | $1,721 |
| Ridgecrest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,635 | $895 | $3,118 |
| Ridgecrest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,916 | $995 | $4,308 |
| Ridgecrest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,255 | $1,195 | $3,956 |
| Ridgecrest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,395 | $3,395 | $3,395 |
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Cheapest Available Ridgecrest Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Ridgecrest, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at 360 Hilliard Apartments in the Rock Springs neighborhood priced from $823. 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 Ridgecrest apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 360 Hilliard Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $823 |
| Kensington Place | Summit | Studio,1BA | $1,080 |
| Weirbridge Village | The Dogwood | Studio,1BA | $1,106 |
| Hawthorne at Southside | TIMELESS Cedar | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| Berrington Village | Unity | 771 sf | 1BR,1BA | $1,266 |
| Goldelm at The Views | A1 The Carolina | 1BR,1BA | $1,307 |
| River Ridge | Balsam | 1BR,1BA | $1,329 |
| Ascot Point Village | Tranquility | 1x1 | 802 sf | 1BR,1BA | $1,339 |
| Ellison at the Preserve | S3 | Studio,1BA | $1,346 |
| The Avery | The Aston | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ridgecrest, NC and Nearby
As of June 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ridgecrest area is the $1.50 price per square foot The Chestnut Model at Encore at Reems Creek in the in the Little Flat Creek neighborhood starting from $1,899. The second greatest value Ridgecrest apartment is the The Cheshire Townhouse Model at Haw Creek Mews Apartments and Townhomes starting at $1,574 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Chi Asheville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ridgecrest apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Encore at Reems Creek | The Chestnut | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.50 |
| Haw Creek Mews Apartments and Townhomes | The Cheshire Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.33 |
| Hawthorne at Mills Gap | Bliss | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| The Lofts at Reynolds Village | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.48 |
| Palisades of Asheville | The Brant with Patio | 2BR,2BA | $1.51 |
| Eastwood Village Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.61 |
| Goldelm at The Views | A1 The Carolina | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| River Ridge | Balsam | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| Ascot Point Village | Tranquility | 1x1 | 802 sf | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Berrington Village | Unity | 771 sf | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ridgecrest Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Ridgecrest?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Ridgecrest is at Kensington Place listed at $1,080.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Ridgecrest Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Ridgecrest Apartment is $823 at 360 Hilliard Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Ridgecrest Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Ridgecrest is starting from $1,294 at Berrington Village.
What is the most affordable Ridgecrest Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Ridgecrest Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Goldelm at The Views and starts from $1,648.
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