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282 Connor RdSylva, NC 28779

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Cheapest Available Sylva Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Sylva, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at The Riverhouse of Cullowhee priced from $625. Crowell Square in the Biltmore Lake neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $952. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Sylva apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Riverhouse of Cullowhee1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$625
Crowell Square1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$952
Vista Ridge2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$976
Reserve at AshevilleS11BR,1BA$1,149
Living Fully SeviervilleThe ForgeStudio,1BA$1,199

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sylva, NC

As of May 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sylva area is the $1.38 price per square foot Dogwood Model at Artisan Living Mills River in the in the Kayden Valley neighborhood starting from $3,075. The second greatest value Sylva apartment is the CLEMENT Model at The Townes at Fountain Park starting at $2,065 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Biltmore Lake neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sylva apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Artisan Living Mills RiverDogwood4BR,3BA$1.38
The Townes at Fountain ParkCLEMENT3BR,2.5BA$1.50
Flagship Western4x4 Flat - AY 2026 - 20274BR,4BA$0.52
Eastgate Condominiums2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.33
Coleson Creek Apartments2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.35
Creekside at ArdenArden 2C2BR,2BA$1.40
Ascent Apartment HomesJasmine2BR,2BA$1.47
Vista Ridge2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.11
Retreat at Arden FarmsArden1BR,1BA$1.58
The Maples of CullowheeTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.54

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sylva Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Sylva?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Sylva is at Living Fully Sevierville listed at $1,099.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Sylva Apartment is $625 at The Riverhouse of Cullowhee.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Sylva is starting from $976 at Vista Ridge.

What is the most affordable Sylva Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Sylva Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Vista Ridge and starts from $1,114.

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