Cheap Apartments for Rent in Watauga County, NC from $500 (11 Rentals)

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4146 NC 105 Hwy S
Studio Apartments

4146 NC 105 Hwy S

4146 NC 105 Hwy SVilas, NC 28692
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Rock Cliff Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Rock Cliff Apartments

1121-1221 Rock Cliff RdBoone, NC 28607
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164 Boone Creek Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

164 Boone Creek Dr

164 Boone Creek DrBoone, NC 28607
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University Overlook
Studio Apartments

University Overlook

475 Blowing Rock RdBoone, NC 28607
Student Housing
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Stadium View Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stadium View Apartments

526 Stadium DrBoone, NC 28607
Student Housing
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Cheapest Available Watauga County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Watauga County, NC is a Studio unit found at 197 Old US Highway 321 priced from $725. The Standard at Boone has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $799. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Watauga County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
197 Old US Highway 321Standard Studio EfficiencyStudio,1BA$725
The Standard at BooneTupelo 24BR,4BA$799
Brown Crossing Apartments2 Bed/ 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,390
The Finmore at 241A11BR,1BA$1,809
Hampton Estates TownhomesClear Creek A3BR,2BA$2,900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Watauga County, NC

As of June 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Watauga County area is the $1.98 price per square foot Clear Creek A Model at Hampton Estates Townhomes in the starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Watauga County apartment is the Trapper's Keep 1 Model at Trapper's Keep 1 starting at $875 with a $0.63 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Watauga County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hampton Estates TownhomesClear Creek A3BR,2.5BA$1.98
Trapper's Keep 1Trapper's Keep 14BR,4BA$0.63
HighpointeC1 Lodge3BR,3BA$0.74
The Standard at BooneOak 14BR,4BA$0.71
Mountaineer Village3x3 Premium3BR,3BA$0.69
Positive Way ApartmentsPositive Way3BR,2BA$0.78
The Finmore at 241A11BR,1BA$3.09
197 Old US Highway 321Deluxe Studio EfficiencyStudio ,1BA$3.45

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Watauga County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Watauga County?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Watauga County is at 197 Old US Highway 321 listed at $725.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Watauga County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Watauga County Apartment is $1,809 at The Finmore at 241.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Watauga County is starting from $1,390 at Brown Crossing Apartments.

What is the most affordable Watauga County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Watauga County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Hampton Estates Townhomes and starts from $2,900.

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