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$725 - $1,400Studio Apartments Available Now
197 Old US Highway 321
197 Old US Highway 321Blowing Rock, NC 28605
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Watauga County, NC from $699 (15 Rentals)
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1395 W King St
BooneNC28607
1555 W King St
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421 Oak Grove Rd
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4146 NC 105 Hwy S
4146 NC 105 Hwy SVilas, NC 28692
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments
Summit Woods Apts.; Close to App!
135 Summit Wood DrBoone, NC 28607
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2 Bedroom Apartments
Birch Tree Apartments
130 Birch StBoone, NC 28607
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments
Rock Cliff Apartments
1121-1221 Rock Cliff RdBoone, NC 28607
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments
Boone Village Club Apartments
259 Furman RdBoone, NC 28607
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4 Bedroom Apartments
Trapper's Keep 1
295 Old Bristol RdBoone, NC 28607
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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments
Trapper's Keep 3
1555 We King StBoone, NC 28607
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Studio Apartments
University Overlook
475 Blowing Rock RdBoone, NC 28607
186 Sammi Cir
BooneNC28607
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments
Stadium View Apartments
526 Stadium DrBoone, NC 28607
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2 Bedroom Apartments
171 Leola St
171 Leola StBoone, NC 28607
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Watauga County, NC Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Watauga County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watauga County Studio Apartments | $1,508 | $850 | $1,950 |
| Watauga County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,832 | $1,250 | $2,050 |
| Watauga County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,365 | $835 | $2,795 |
| Watauga County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,362 | $699 | $3,150 |
| Watauga County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,078 | $749 | $2,200 |
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Cheapest Available Watauga County Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in Watauga County, NC is a 4 Beds unit found at Forrest Edge Townhomes priced from $700. 197 Old US Highway 321 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $725. 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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| Forrest Edge Townhomes | Forrest Edge Townhomes! - Roommate Matching Bed... | 4BR,4BA | $700 |
| 197 Old US Highway 321 | Standard Studio Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $725 |
| The Standard at Boone | Tupelo 2 | 4BR,4BA | $749 |
| Green Mountain Apartments | 2 Bed/ 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $835 |
| Highland Woods Apartments | Highland Woods II - 2bd/2ba: Upscale Student-Li... | 2BR,2BA | $900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Watauga County, NC
As of September 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Watauga County area is the $0.67 price per square foot C3 Cottage Model at Highpointe in the starting from $899. The second greatest value Watauga County apartment is the 3bed/3bath with Den Model at Turtle Creek West Apartments starting at $750 with a $0.60 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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| Highpointe | C3 Cottage | 3BR,3BA | $0.67 |
| Turtle Creek West Apartments | 3bed/3bath with Den | 3BR,3BA | $0.60 |
| Mountaineer Village | 3x3 Premium | 3BR,3BA | $0.63 |
| Peak of Boone | 3BR/3BA | 3BR,3BA | $0.99 |
| Positive Way Apartments | Positive Way | 3BR,2BA | $0.70 |
| The Village of Meadowview | v2-1 | 2BR,2BA | $0.91 |
| The Finmore at 241 | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.12 |
| The Standard at Boone | Redbud 2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.34 |
| Boone Student Living | GW-B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
| Green Mountain Apartments | 2 Bed/ 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Watauga County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Watauga County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Watauga County is under $1,390.
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 55 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 $1,044 which is $171 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Watauga County.
Expert Rental Resources
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