Cheap Apartments for Rent in Swannanoa, NC from $800 (49 Rentals)

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Kensington Place
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$1,200 - $1,790
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Kensington Place

200 Kensington PlAsheville, NC 28803
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Verde Vista
$1,341 - $4,586
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Verde Vista

4110 Verde Vista CirAsheville, NC 28805
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Maple Crest Apartments
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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: 08/05/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Swannanoa, NC area range in price from $1,700 to $2,100 with an overall median price of $1,900. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Swannanoa Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Woodlands$1,900$1,7002

Cheapest Available Swannanoa Apartments for Rent

 

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. Retreat At Hunt Hill in the Kenilworth neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,200. 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
Retreat At Hunt HillNantahala-S1Studio,1BA$1,200
Kensington PlaceSummitStudio,1BA$1,200
Hawthorne at SouthsideTIMELESS Cedar1BR,1BA$1,214
Woods EdgeC2c - Dogwood2BR,2BA$1,251
Berrington VillageUnity | 771 sf1BR,1BA$1,266
The Lofts at Reynolds Village1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,290
Palisades of AshevilleThe Drake with Patio1BR,1BA$1,295
Ascot Point VillageSerenity | 1x1 | 685 sf1BR,1BA$1,296
Willow Ridge2 Bedroom 1.5 Baths2BR,1BA$1,307

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Swannanoa, NC

As of August 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Swannanoa area is the $1.29 price per square foot 109 Stone Dr Model at 109 Stone Dr, Unit 100 in the in the Goodson Cove neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Swannanoa apartment is the C1 The View Model at Goldelm at The Views starting at $1,781 with a $1.38 price per square foot in the Bennington Oaks 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.
109 Stone Dr, Unit 100109 Stone Dr3BR,3BA$1.29
Goldelm at The ViewsC1 The View3BR,2BA$1.38
Weirbridge VillageThe Rhododendron2BR,2BA$1.48
Haw Creek Mews Apartments and TownhomesThe Cumberland Townhouse2BR,2.5BA$1.27
Woods EdgeD2c - Magnolia3BR,2BA$1.40
The Lofts at Reynolds Village2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.60
Woods Townhomes3 Bed 1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.16
Ridge View Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.43
Eastwood Village Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.55
Parkway CrossingMitchell2BR,1BA$1.45

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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 Retreat At Hunt Hill listed at $1,200.

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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