Cheap Apartments for Rent in Waynesville, NC from $625 (47 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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1 Gables Pl
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1 Gables PlWaynesville, NC 28786

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Westmont Commons
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$1,315 - $1,931

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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Westmont Commons

120 Chamberlain DrAsheville, NC 28806
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Hominy at RiverBlue
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$1,378 - $3,772

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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Hominy at RiverBlue

113 Hominy Ridge CtAsheville, NC 28806
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The Hominy
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$1,526 - $2,166

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Base Rent$1,526 - $2,166

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The Hominy

116 Two Creek WayCandler, NC 28715
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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 Crowell Square in the Biltmore Lake neighborhood priced from $861. Creekside at Asheville in the Dover Charles Travis neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,175. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Waynesville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Crowell Square1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR, 1BA$861
Creekside at AshevilleAshe 1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,175
The Villas at Avery Creek1 Bedroom First Level - 680sf1BR, 1BA$1,189
Hawthorne at Bear CreekThe Cove1BR, 1BA$1,201
Retreat at Arden FarmsArden1BR, 1BA$1,208
Ascent Apartment HomesDandelion1BR, 1BA$1,224
Reserve at Biltmore ParkBuncombe1BR, 1BA$1,255
DilworthThe Mitchell1BR, 1BA$1,265
Riverstone Apartments at Long ShoalsArlington1BR, 1BA$1,267
Reflection Pointe NCThe York with Balcony1BR, 1BA$1,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waynesville, NC and Nearby

As of September 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Waynesville area is the $1.52 price per square foot CLEMENT Model at The Townes at Fountain Park in the Biltmore Lake neighborhood starting from $2,095. The second greatest value Waynesville apartment is the The Twin Falls Model at Groves at Waters Edge in the Haywood County neighborhood starting at $1,735 with a $1.55 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.
The Townes at Fountain ParkCLEMENT3BR, 2.5BA$1.52
Groves at Waters EdgeThe Twin Falls2BR, 2BA$1.55
Dream Asheville ExchangeB2S2BR, 1BA$1.55
White Oak Grove ApartmentsA2-22BR, 2BA$1.60
Haywood VillageRoan2BR, 1BA$1.58
Seasons at Biltmore Lake CondominiumsSummer2BR, 2BA$1.38
Creekside at ArdenArden 2A2BR, 1BA$1.50
Westmont CommonsChalet1BR, 1BA$1.57
Retreat at Arden FarmsArden1BR, 1BA$1.52
Crowell Square1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR, 1BA$1.44

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Waynesville, NC

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Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 Hominy at RiverBlue listed at $1,395.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Waynesville Apartment is $861 at Crowell Square.

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 $1,025 at Crowell Square.

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 $1,530.

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