Cheap Apartments for Rent in Watauga County, NC from $500 (13 Rentals)
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1395 W King St

197 Old US Highway 321

116 Shagbark rd

2212 Silverstone Rd
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Watauga County?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Watauga County Studio Apartments | $1,518 | $850 | $1,900 |
Watauga County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,725 | $1,075 | $2,006 |
Watauga County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,298 | $785 | $2,360 |
Watauga County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,326 | $809 | $2,795 |
Watauga County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $887 | $800 | $969 |
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Cheapest Available Watauga County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Watauga County, NC is a 2 Beds unit found at Brown Crossing Apartments priced from $785. Willa Mountain Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $795. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Watauga County apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Brown Crossing Apartments | 2 Bed/ 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $785 |
Willa Mountain Apartments | Willa Mountain Apts - New 2 bed / 2 bath Apartm... | 2BR,2BA | $795 |
New River Farms | New River Farms - 1 Bedroom Available in a 4-Be... | 4BR,2BA | $800 |
Highland Woods II | Highland Woods II - 1 Bedroom & Bathroom Availa... | 3BR,3BA | $830 |
Forrest Edge | Forrest Edge Townhomes! - 4bd/4ba: Centrally Lo... | 4BR,4BA | $840 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Watauga County, NC
As of September 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Watauga County area is the $0.63 price per square foot Trapper's Keep 1 Model at Trapper's Keep 1 in the starting from $875. The second greatest value Watauga County apartment is the C1 Lodge Model at Highpointe starting at $1,095 with a $0.81 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Watauga County apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Trapper's Keep 1 | Trapper's Keep 1 | 4BR,4BA | $0.63 |
Highpointe | C1 Lodge | 3BR,3BA | $0.81 |
Boone Student Living | HC-C1 | 3BR,3BA | $0.77 |
Mountaineer Village | 3X3 Standard | 3BR,3BA | $0.77 |
The Village of Meadowview | v2-1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.17 |
Green Mountain Apartments | 2 Bed/ 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.97 |
New River Farms | New River Farms - 1 Bedroom Available in a 4-Be... | 4BR,2BA | $0.84 |
189 Eagle Ridge Dr, Unit Basement Apartment | 189 Eagle Ridge Dr | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
The Finmore at 241 | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.53 |
Willa Mountain Apartments | Willa Mountain Apts - New 2 bed / 2 bath Apartm... | 2BR,2BA | $0.96 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Watauga County Apartments
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Watauga County?
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 12 regular apartments in Watauga County 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 Watauga County?
Cheap apartments in Watauga County have an average cost of $946 which is $1,564 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Watauga County.
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