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Kensington Place
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$1,175 - $1,790

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Base Rent$1,175 - $1,790
Total Monthly Price$1,175 - $1,790
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Kensington Place

200 Kensington PlAsheville, NC 28803
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Verde Vista
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$1,524 - $4,250

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Base Rent$1,524 - $4,250
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Verde Vista

4110 Verde Vista CirAsheville, NC 28805
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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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Swannanoa, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Swannanoa, NC

Pricing Updated: 09/20/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Swannanoa, NC area range in price from $1,200 to $4,108 with an overall median price of $2,654. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Swannanoa Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Woodlands$2,654$1,2001

Cheapest Available Swannanoa Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Swannanoa, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Woods Townhomes in the Rock Springs neighborhood priced from $895. Kensington Place in the King Heights neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,175. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Swannanoa apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Woods Townhomes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$895
Kensington PlaceSummitStudio, 1BA$1,175
Hawthorne at SouthsideTIMELESS Cedar1BR, 1BA$1,199
Palisades of AshevilleThe Drake with Patio1BR, 1BA$1,295
The DukeThe Noble1BR, 1BA$1,295
Willow Ridge2 Bedroom 1.5 Baths2BR, 1BA$1,299
Parkway CrossingPisgah2BR, 1BA$1,315
The AveryThe HaywoodStudio, 1BA$1,325
The Northside at Merrimon2 bed/1 bath flat2BR, 1BA$1,380
Goldelm at The ViewsA1 The Carolina1BR, 1BA$1,385

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Swannanoa, NC and Nearby

As of September 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Swannanoa area is the $1.61 price per square foot Solara Model at The Wilds at Cedar Mountain in the Chi Asheville neighborhood starting from $2,664. The second greatest value Swannanoa apartment is the Dupont-B2 Model at Retreat At Hunt Hill in the Kenilworth neighborhood starting at $1,705 with a $1.42 price per square foot. 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.
The Wilds at Cedar MountainSolara3BR, 2.5BA$1.61
Retreat At Hunt HillDupont-B22BR, 2BA$1.42
Haw Creek Mews Apartments and TownhomesThe Cumberland Townhouse2BR, 2.5BA$1.27
Woods Townhomes3 Bed 1 Bath3BR, 1BA$1.16
Woods EdgeC1c - Maple2BR, 2BA$1.37
Ridge View Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR, 2BA$1.43
Weirbridge VillageThe Azalea1BR, 1BA$1.44
The Northside at Merrimon2 bed/1 bath flat2BR, 1BA$1.69
Willow Ridge2 Bedroom 1.5 Baths2BR, 1.5BA$1.62
Palisades of AshevilleThe Drake with Patio1BR, 1BA$1.66

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $1,175.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Swannanoa Apartment is $895 at Woods Townhomes.

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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