Cheap Homes for Rent in Watauga County, NC from $800 (7 Rentals)

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

property at 211 N Water St

$850

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$850

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$850

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

211 N Water St

BooneNC28607
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

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property at 153 Payne Branch Rd

$1,395

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$1,395

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$1,395

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 15

153 Payne Branch Rd, Unit B

153 Payne Branch Rd
Blowing RockNC28605
property at 475 Meadowview Dr

$1,600

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$1,600

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 26

475 Meadowview Dr, Unit B205

475 Meadowview Dr
BooneNC28607

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Cheapest Available Watauga County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Watauga County, NC is a Studio unit found at 197 Old US Highway 321 priced from $725. The Standard at Boone has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $749. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Watauga County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
197 Old US Highway 321Standard Studio EfficiencyStudio,1BA$725
The Standard at BooneTupelo 24BR,4BA$749
Brown Crossing Apartments2 Bed/ 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,390

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Watauga County, NC

As of July 09, 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 3bed/3bath Master Layout Model at Turtle Creek West Apartments starting at $905 with a $0.65 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
Turtle Creek West Apartments3bed/3bath Master Layout3BR,3BA$0.65
HighpointeC1 Lodge3BR,3BA$0.67
The Standard at BooneOak 14BR,4BA$0.71
Mountaineer Village3x3 Premium3BR,3BA$0.66
Positive Way ApartmentsPositive Way3BR,2BA$0.78
The Finmore at 241B12BR,2BA$1.12
303 Clint Norris Rd, Unit 303 Unit 2303 Clint Norris Rd2BR,1BA$2.57
197 Old US Highway 321Deluxe Studio EfficiencyStudio ,1BA$3.45

Frequently Asked Questions about Watauga County

What type of rentals are currently available in Watauga County?

There are currently 129 Apartments for Rent in Watauga County, NC with pricing that ranges from $699 to $3,150. There are also 21 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Watauga County ranging from $850 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 $850 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,479.

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 $699 to $3,150, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $850 to $3,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $749.

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