
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Arden, NC from $300 (14 Rentals)
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Arden, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Arden?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Arden Studio Apartments | $1,453 | $1,055 | $3,531 |
Cheap Arden 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,689 | $1,220 | $4,359 |
Cheap Arden 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,022 | $1,428 | $5,483 |
Cheap Arden 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,544 | $1,695 | $8,112 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Arden, NC
Pricing Updated: 05/05/2025Current apartment rentals in the Arden, NC area range in price from $1,055 to $8,112 with an overall median price of $2,421. The three Arden neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Arbor Woods at $1,200, King Heights at $1,055, and Lake Julian at $1,055. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Arden Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Arbor Woods | $2,109 | $1,200 | 132 |
King Heights | $2,220 | $1,055 | 114 |
Lake Julian | $2,220 | $1,055 | 115 |
Waightstill Mountain | $2,293 | $1,055 | 161 |
Royal Pines | $2,366 | $1,055 | 103 |
Lake Julian Trails | $2,485 | $1,200 | 104 |
Southridge | $2,490 | $1,200 | 103 |
Avery Creek | $2,550 | $1,226 | 96 |
Walnut Cove | $2,550 | $1,319 | 42 |
Cliffs at Walnut Cove | $2,600 | $1,240 | 54 |
Cheapest Available Arden Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Arden, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Reserve at Biltmore Park in the Kashmir neighborhood priced from $1,275. Dilworth Apartment Homes in the Biltmore Lake neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,285. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Arden apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Reserve at Biltmore Park | Buncombe | 1BR,1BA | $1,275 |
Dilworth Apartment Homes | One Bedroom Sunroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,285 |
Skyland Exchange | 1BR 1BA (737 SF) | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
Hawthorne at Southside | TIMELESS Richmond | 1BR,1BA | $1,310 |
Ansley at Roberts Lake | THE GROVE | 1BR,1BA | $1,328 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arden, NC
As of May 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Arden area is the $1.74 price per square foot The Edge Model at Aventine Asheville in the in the Kayden Valley neighborhood starting from $1,804. The second greatest value Arden apartment is the A2 Model at Retreat at Arden Farms starting at $1,493 with a $1.82 price per square foot in the Kashmir neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Arden apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Aventine Asheville | The Edge | 2BR,2BA | $1.74 |
Retreat at Arden Farms | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
Goldelm at The Views | A1 The Carolina | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
Audubon Place | The Finch | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
Seasons at Cane Creek | Drake -Patio | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
Dilworth Apartment Homes | One Bedroom Patio | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
Palisades of Asheville | The Drake w/ Patio | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
Avalon at Sweeten Creek | Drake w/Patio | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
Skyland Exchange | 1BR 1BA (737 SF) | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
535 School Rd, Unit Apt. 100 | 535 School Rd | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
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Getting Around Arden, NC
Walk Score®
35 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
20 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
10 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Arden Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Arden Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Arden Apartment is $1,275 at Reserve at Biltmore Park.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Arden Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Arden is starting from $1,426 at Retreat at Arden Farms.
What is the most affordable Arden Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Arden Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Nova at Biltmore Park and starts from $1,699.
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