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

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1395 W King St

BooneNC28607
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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
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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 $790. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Forrest EdgeForrest Edge Townhomes - 1 Bed & Bath in 4-Bed/...4BR,4BA$790
New River FarmsNew River Farms - 1 Bedroom Available in a 4-Be...4BR,2BA$800
Highland Woods IIHighland Woods II - 1 Bed & Bath in 3-Bed/3-Bat...3BR,3BA$830
Boone Student LivingGC-D14BR,4BA$925
Brown Crossing Apartments2 Bed/ 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,570

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Watauga County, NC

As of November 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Watauga County area is the $0.81 price per square foot 1101 Odes Wilson Rd Model at 1101 Odes Wilson Rd, Unit Apt B in the starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Watauga County apartment is the Clear Creek A Model at Hampton Estates Townhomes starting at $2,900 with a $1.98 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.
1101 Odes Wilson Rd, Unit Apt B1101 Odes Wilson Rd3BR,2BA$0.81
Hampton Estates TownhomesClear Creek A3BR,2.5BA$1.98
Trapper's Keep 1Trapper's Keep 14BR,4BA$0.63
HighpointeC1 Lodge3BR,3BA$0.78
Mountaineer Village3X3 Standard3BR,3BA$0.77
Boone Student LivingCV-C23BR,3BA$0.81
New River FarmsNew River Farms - 1 Bedroom Available in a 4-Be...4BR,2BA$0.84
The Finmore at 241A11BR,1BA$3.09

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Watauga County Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Watauga County?

The cheapest apartment in Watauga County is The Finmore at 241 which is listed at $1,809, while the average apartment in Watauga County costs $2,010.

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 $1,081 which is $929 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Watauga County.

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