Cheap Homes for Rent in Watauga County, NC from $700 (10 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in Watauga County.

property at 299 Frank Hodges Dr

$750

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$750

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$750

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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299 Frank Hodges Dr

Sugar GroveNC28679
property at 204 Watauga Dr

$950

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$950

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$950

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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204 Watauga Dr

BooneNC28607
property at 165 Old Bristol Rd

$975 - $1,890

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$975 - $1,890

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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165 Old Bristol Rd

BooneNC28607

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property at 691 Howards Creek Rd

$1,500

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$1,500

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Forrest EdgeForrest Edge Townhomes! - 1 Bed/1Bath in 4 Bedr...4BR,4BA$750
New River FarmsNew River Farms - 4bd/2ba: Centrally Located! P...4BR,2BA$800
Highland Woods IIIHighland Woods III4BR,4BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Watauga County, NC

As of February 20, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hampton Estates TownhomesClear Creek A3BR,2.5BA$1.98
Highland Woods III4BR/4.0BA4BR,4BA$0.57
Trapper's Keep 1Trapper's Keep 14BR,4BA$0.63
HighpointeC1 Lodge3BR,3BA$0.81
Mountaineer Village3x3 Premium3BR,3BA$0.85
Boone Student LivingCV-C23BR,3BA$0.81
New River FarmsNew River Farms - 4bd/2ba: Centrally Located! P...4BR,2BA$0.84
The Standard at BooneRedbud 22BR,2BA$1.66
155b Clement St, Unit 155B CLEMENT ST155b Clement St2BR,1BA$1.86
197 Old US Highway 321Standard Studio EfficiencyStudio ,1BA$3.09

Frequently Asked Questions about Watauga County

What type of rentals are currently available in Watauga County?

There are currently 140 Apartments for Rent in Watauga County, NC with pricing that ranges from $650 to $3,200. There are also 62 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Watauga County ranging from $750 to $6,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Watauga County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Watauga County ranges from $750 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,039.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Watauga County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Watauga County range from $918 to $3,200, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,760 to $3,650. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $750.

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