
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Watauga County, NC from $500 (12 Rentals)
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626 NC Highway 105 Byp

197 Old US Highway 321
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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 |
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Watauga County Studio Apartments | $1,409 | $825 | $1,844 |
Watauga County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,749 | $1,160 | $1,947 |
Watauga County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,142 | $1,109 | $1,210 |
Watauga County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,200 | $809 | $2,035 |
Watauga County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,113 | $790 | $2,010 |
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Cheapest Available Watauga County Apartments for Rent
 Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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197 Old US Highway 321 | Standard Studio Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $800 |
Boone Point | Luxury Condo | 3BR,2BA | $3,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Watauga County, NC
As of July 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Watauga County area is the $1.71 price per square foot Luxury Condo Model at Boone Point in the starting from $3,000. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Boone Point | Luxury Condo | 3BR,2BA | $1.71 |
Trapper's Keep 1 | Trapper's Keep 1 | 4BR,4BA | $0.63 |
Highpointe | C3 Cottage | 3BR,3BA | $0.77 |
Boone Student Living | HC-C1 | 3BR,3BA | $0.67 |
The Finmore at 241 | D1 | 4BR,4BA | $0.87 |
Turtle Creek West Apartments | 2bed/2bath Large | 2BR,2BA | $0.88 |
The Village of Meadowview | v2-1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.15 |
Mountaineer Village | Three Bedroom | 3BR,3BA | $2.30 |
197 Old US Highway 321 | Standard Studio Efficiency | Studio ,1BA | $2.91 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Watauga County Apartments
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 $991 which is $2,619 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Watauga County.
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