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Arden, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Arden, NC

Pricing Updated: 05/19/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Arden, NC area range in price from $1,055 to $7,863 with an overall median price of $2,551. The three Arden neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Arbor Woods at $1,098, King Heights at $1,055, and Royal Pines at $1,055. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Arden Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Arbor Woods$2,422$1,098140
King Heights$2,422$1,055138
Royal Pines$2,485$1,055146
Waightstill Mountain$2,490$1,055231
Lake Julian$2,539$1,055172
Lake Julian Trails$2,585$1,098158
Walnut Cove$2,590$1,19962
Avery Creek$2,591$1,098141
Southridge$2,592$1,098140
Cliffs at Walnut Cove$2,600$1,19972

Cheapest Available Arden Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Arden, NC is a Studio unit found at Venture at Lake Julian in the Kashmir neighborhood priced from $1,098. The Villas at Avery Creek in the Kayden Valley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,199. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Arden apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Venture at Lake JulianGlenvilleStudio,1BA$1,098
The Villas at Avery Creek1 Bedroom First Level - 680sf1BR,1BA$1,199
Dilworth Apartment HomesOne Bedroom Sunroom1BR,1BA$1,285

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arden, NC

As of May 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Arden area is the $1.73 price per square foot Aberdeen Model at Ashton Mills Townhomes in the in the Biltmore Lake neighborhood starting from $2,650. The second greatest value Arden apartment is the Clingmans Garden Model at SouthRidge Apartments and Townhomes starting at $1,660 with a $1.53 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.
Ashton Mills TownhomesAberdeen3BR,2.5BA$1.73
SouthRidge Apartments and TownhomesClingmans Garden2BR,2BA$1.53
104 Edgewood Ct, Unit Studio Apartment104 Edgewood CtStudio ,1BA$1.41
Audubon PlaceThe Cardinal1BR,1BA$1.76
Goldelm at The ViewsA1 The Carolina1BR,1BA$1.77
Retreat at Arden FarmsA11BR,1BA$1.63
Seasons at Cane CreekDrake -Patio1BR,1BA$1.79
Dilworth Apartment HomesOne Bedroom Patio1BR,1BA$1.77
Avalon at Sweeten CreekDrake w/Patio1BR,1BA$1.79
Nova at Biltmore ParkThe Oak1BR,1BA$1.71

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Frequently Asked Questions about Arden

What type of rentals are currently available in Arden?

There are currently 68 Apartments for Rent in Arden, NC with pricing that ranges from $1,055 to $7,863. There are also 33 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Arden ranging from $1,350 to $2,950.

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 $1,350 to $2,950 with an average monthly rent of $1,968.

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