Cheap Apartments for Rent in Waynesville, NC from $600 (26 Rentals)

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Givens Great Laurels
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Givens Great Laurels

80 Candler StWaynesville, NC 28786
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Creekside at Arden
$1,225 - $1,475
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$1,210 - $1,460
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Creekside at Arden

200 Park South BlvdArden, NC 28704
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Retreat at Arden Farms
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$1,248 - $5,185
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$1,193 - $5,130
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Retreat at Arden Farms

10 Arden Farms LnArden, NC 28704
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Creekside at Asheville
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$1,250 - $1,450
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$1,235 - $1,435
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Creekside at Asheville

100 Village Creek DrAsheville, NC 28806
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Waynesville, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Waynesville Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Waynesville, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at The Riverhouse of Cullowhee priced from $625. 360 Hilliard Apartments in the Rock Springs neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $823. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Waynesville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Riverhouse of Cullowhee1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$625
360 Hilliard Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$823
Reserve at AshevilleS11BR,1BA$1,199
Everson1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,200
Seasons at Biltmore Lake CondominiumsWinter1BR,1BA$1,200
Creekside at ArdenArden Studio 1BStudio,1BA$1,225
Retreat at Arden FarmsArden1BR,1BA$1,248
Creekside at AshevilleAshe 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,250
The Villas at Avery Creek1 Bedroom First Level - 680sf1BR,1BA$1,259
Hawthorne at Bear CreekThe Glen2BR,1BA$1,274

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waynesville, NC and Nearby

As of March 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Waynesville area is the $1.71 price per square foot CHARLESTON Model at Belle Meadow in the in the Dover Charles Travis neighborhood starting from $2,750. The second greatest value Waynesville apartment is the 4x4 Flat - AY 2026 - 2027 Model at Flagship Western starting at $670 with a $0.52 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Waynesville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Belle MeadowCHARLESTON4BR,3BA$1.71
Flagship Western4x4 Flat - AY 2026 - 20274BR,4BA$0.52
White Oak Grove ApartmentsA2-12BR,2BA$1.56
360 Hilliard Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.71
Haven at Enka LakeThe Oxford with Balcony2BR,2BA$1.61
Retreat at Arden FarmsAsheville1BR,1BA$1.63
DilworthThe Pisgah1BR,1BA$1.66
Ascent Apartment HomesDandelion1BR,1BA$1.62
Seasons at Biltmore Lake CondominiumsWinter1BR,1BA$1.69
The Maples of CullowheeTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.54

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Waynesville Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Waynesville?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Waynesville is at Creekside at Arden listed at $1,225.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Waynesville Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Waynesville Apartment is $625 at The Riverhouse of Cullowhee.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Waynesville Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Waynesville is starting from $1,274 at Hawthorne at Bear Creek.

What is the most affordable Waynesville Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Waynesville Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Hawthorne at Bear Creek and starts from $1,513.

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