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Kensington Place
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$1,080 - $1,790
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Kensington Place

200 Kensington PlAsheville, NC 28803
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Maple Crest Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Maple Crest Apartments

20 Lee Garden LnAsheville, NC 28801
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Woods Edge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Woods Edge

98 Woodstream LnAsheville, NC 28803
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Swannanoa, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Swannanoa, NC

Pricing Updated: 06/21/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Swannanoa, 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 Swannanoa Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Woodlands$2,050$2,0501

Cheapest Available Swannanoa Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Swannanoa, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at 360 Hilliard Apartments in the Rock Springs neighborhood priced from $823. Woods Townhomes in the Rock Springs neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $995. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Swannanoa apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
360 Hilliard Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$823
Woods Townhomes2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$995
Kensington PlaceSummitStudio,1BA$1,080
Hawthorne at SouthsideTIMELESS Cedar1BR,1BA$1,114
Weirbridge VillageThe DogwoodStudio,1BA$1,236
Berrington VillageUnity | 771 sf1BR,1BA$1,266
Ascot Point VillageSerenity | 1x1 + Sun | 771 sf1BR,1BA$1,274
The Lofts at Reynolds Village1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,355
Goldelm at The ViewsB2 The Biltmore2BR,2BA$1,357
Skyloft ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,376

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Swannanoa, NC

As of June 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Swannanoa area is the $1.28 price per square foot 113 Stone Dr Model at 113 Stone Dr, Unit stone dr 105 in the in the Goodson Cove neighborhood starting from $2,050. The second greatest value Swannanoa apartment is the The Cheshire Townhouse Model at Haw Creek Mews Apartments and Townhomes starting at $1,553 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the Chi Asheville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Swannanoa apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
113 Stone Dr, Unit stone dr 105113 Stone Dr3BR,3BA$1.28
Haw Creek Mews Apartments and TownhomesThe Cheshire Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.31
Hawthorne at Mills GapBliss2BR,2BA$1.50
Goldelm at The ViewsB2 The Biltmore2BR,2BA$1.27
Woods Townhomes3 Bed 1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.16
Palisades of AshevilleThe Brant with Patio2BR,2BA$1.51
Eastwood Village Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.55
Parkway CrossingMitchell2BR,1BA$1.50
The Lofts at Reynolds Village1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.64
Berrington VillageUnity | 771 sf1BR,1BA$1.64

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Swannanoa Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Swannanoa?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Swannanoa is at Kensington Place listed at $1,080.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Swannanoa Apartment is $823 at 360 Hilliard Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Swannanoa is starting from $995 at Woods Townhomes.

What is the most affordable Swannanoa Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Swannanoa Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Woods Townhomes and starts from $1,195.

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