Cheap Homes for Rent in Watauga County, NC from $700 (6 Rentals)

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

property at 2762 US Highway 421 N

$700

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$700

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6 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 10

property at 185 Hill St

$895

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$895

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5 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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185 Hill St

BooneNC28607

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property at 123 Old US Highway 321

$1,200

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$1,200

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

123 Old US Highway 321

Blowing RockNC28605
property at 691 Howards Creek Rd

$1,400

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$1,400

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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! - Roommate Matching Bed...4BR,4BA$750
New River FarmsNew River Farms - Roommate Matching Bedroom in ...4BR,2BA$800
Highland Woods IIIHighland Woods III4BR,4BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Watauga County, NC

As of April 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Watauga County area is the $0.57 price per square foot 4BR/4.0BA Model at Highland Woods III in the starting from $800. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Highland Woods III4BR/4.0BA4BR,4BA$0.57
Trapper's Keep 1Trapper's Keep 14BR,4BA$0.63
Turtle Creek West Apartments3bed/3bath Master Layout3BR,3BA$0.65
HighpointeC1 Lodge3BR,3BA$0.81
Mountaineer Village3x3 Premium3BR,3BA$0.85
Boone Student LivingCV-C23BR,3BA$0.81
Positive Way ApartmentsPositive Way3BR,2BA$0.78
New River FarmsNew River Farms - Roommate Matching Bedroom in ...4BR,2BA$0.84
171 Leola St2 Beds / 1Bath2BR,1BA$1.44
The Standard at BooneRedbud 22BR,2BA$1.66

Frequently Asked Questions about Watauga County

What type of rentals are currently available in Watauga County?

There are currently 136 Apartments for Rent in Watauga County, NC with pricing that ranges from $725 to $3,150. There are also 26 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Watauga County ranging from $700 to $5,500.

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 $700 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,134.

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 $875 to $3,150, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,950 to $3,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $750.

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The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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