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Arden, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Arden, NC

Pricing Updated: 03/24/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Arden, NC area range in price from $975 to $3,000 with an overall median price of $2,530. The three Arden neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Cliffs at Walnut Cove at $2,300, Arbor Woods at $1,299, and Lake Julian at $1,299. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Arden Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Cliffs at Walnut Cove$2,300$2,30014
Arbor Woods$2,447$1,299222
Lake Julian$2,447$1,299252
Lake Julian Trails$2,447$1,299130
Waightstill Mountain$2,447$975243
Kayden Valley$2,500$2,10088
Avery Creek$2,550$2,19548
Walnut Cove$2,600$2,30032
King Heights$2,700$1,299241
Royal Pines$2,700$1,299206

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arden, NC

As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Arden area is the $1.57 price per square foot Clarendon Model at Riverstone Apartments at Long Shoals in the in the Kashmir neighborhood starting from $1,885. The second greatest value Arden apartment is the Clingmans Garden Model at SouthRidge Apartments and Townhomes starting at $1,673 with a $1.54 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Riverstone Apartments at Long ShoalsClarendon3BR,2BA$1.57
SouthRidge Apartments and TownhomesClingmans Garden2BR,2BA$1.54
Retreat at Arden FarmsB12BR,2BA$1.63
Audubon PlaceThe Cardinal1BR,1BA$1.74
Dilworth Apartment HomesOne Bedroom Sunroom1BR,1BA$1.61
Goldelm at The ViewsA1 The Carolina1BR,1BA$1.74
Seasons at Cane CreekDrake -Patio1BR,1BA$1.79
Palisades of Asheville1 Bedroom Patio1BR,1BA$1.82
Avalon at Sweeten CreekDrake w/Patio1BR,1BA$1.82
Kensington PlaceCatawba1BR,1BA$1.74

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Frequently Asked Questions about Arden

What type of rentals are currently available in Arden?

There are currently 63 Apartments for Rent in Arden, NC with pricing that ranges from $337 to $6,990. There are also 34 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Arden ranging from $975 to $6,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Arden?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Arden ranges from $975 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,531.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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