
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Watauga County, NC from $500 (13 Rentals)
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Forrest Edge

1130 Stoney Brook Ln

185 Hill St

1395 W King St

204 Watauga Dr
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165 Old Bristol Rd

4146 NC 105 Hwy S

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Watauga County, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Watauga County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watauga County Studio Apartments | $1,449 | $850 | $1,900 |
| Watauga County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,666 | $725 | $2,006 |
| Watauga County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,513 | $780 | $2,665 |
| Watauga County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,602 | $918 | $6,483 |
| Watauga County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,089 | $750 | $1,315 |
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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 priced from $750. New River Farms has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Watauga County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forrest Edge | Forrest Edge Townhomes! - 1 Bed/1Bath in 4 Bedr... | 4BR,4BA | $750 |
| New River Farms | New River Farms - 4bd/2ba: Centrally Located! P... | 4BR,2BA | $800 |
| Highland Woods III | Highland Woods III | 4BR,4BA | $825 |
| 197 Old US Highway 321 | Standard Studio Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $825 |
| Boone Student Living | GC-D1 | 4BR,4BA | $925 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Watauga County, NC
As of March 10, 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 4BR/4.0BA Model at Highland Woods III starting at $800 with a $0.57 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton Estates Townhomes | Clear Creek A | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.98 |
| Highland Woods III | 4BR/4.0BA | 4BR,4BA | $0.57 |
| Trapper's Keep 1 | Trapper's Keep 1 | 4BR,4BA | $0.63 |
| Highpointe | C1 Lodge | 3BR,3BA | $0.81 |
| Mountaineer Village | 3x3 Premium | 3BR,3BA | $0.85 |
| Boone Student Living | CV-C2 | 3BR,3BA | $0.81 |
| New River Farms | New River Farms - 4bd/2ba: Centrally Located! P... | 4BR,2BA | $0.84 |
| The Standard at Boone | Redbud 2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.66 |
| 155b Clement St, Unit 155B CLEMENT ST | 155b Clement St | 2BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| The Finmore at 241 | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.09 |
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 $1,688.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Watauga County?
The cheapest apartment in Watauga County is Peak of Boone which is listed at $1,590, while the average apartment in Watauga County costs $1,814.
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 40 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 $1,163 which is $651 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Watauga County.
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