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Arlington Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arlington Apartments

1901 N Fayetteville StAsheboro, NC 27203
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Staley, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Staley, NC

Pricing Updated: 04/14/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Staley, NC area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Staley Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
South West Albright$1,325$1,00012

Cheapest Available Staley Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Staley, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Arlington Apartments priced from $895. Clifton Place Apartments in the North Burlington neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $947. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Staley apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arlington ApartmentsStandard One Bedroom1BR,1BA$895
Clifton Place ApartmentsPhase 2 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$947
Residences at Forestdale1 Bedroom 1 Bath Classic1BR,1BA$990
Dolphin Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,000
Huffman Mill Townhomes1B Classic1BR,1BA$1,047

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Staley, NC and Nearby

As of April 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Staley area is the $1.17 price per square foot D1 Model at Spire at Darrowby Ridge in the in the Lindley Park Estates neighborhood starting from $2,645. The second greatest value Staley apartment is the 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Model at Kirkwood Place Apartments starting at $1,415 with a $1.03 price per square foot in the North Burlington neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Staley apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Spire at Darrowby RidgeD14BR,3.5BA$1.17
Kirkwood Place Apartments2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.03
Trails End Apartments3X2 Nantahala3BR,2BA$1.03
West Pointe323BR,2BA$1.25
Tripp Cottages2x22BR,2BA$1.13
Crescent Oaks2.2B P2BR,2BA$1.27
Woodland Heights of BurlingtonOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.15
Summerlyn Place1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.32
StonecrestThe Griffith1BR,1BA$1.29
Clifton Place ApartmentsPhase 2 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.35

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Staley Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Staley?

The cheapest apartment in Staley is Arlington Apartments which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in Staley costs $1,325.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Staley?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 1 regular apartments in Staley that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Staley?

Cheap apartments in Staley have an average cost of $165 which is $1,160 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Staley.

Expert Rental Resources

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.