Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Asheville Neighborhood of Asheville, NC from $300 (11 Rentals)

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Eagle Market Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eagle Market Place

21 Eagle StAsheville, NC 28801
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Woodridge Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Woodridge Apartments

61 Bingham RdAsheville, NC 28806
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Ledgewood Village
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Ledgewood Village

15 Future DrAsheville, NC 28803
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Overlook Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Overlook Apartments

127 Bartlett StAsheville, NC 28801
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Glen Rock
1 Bedroom Apartments

Glen Rock

372 Depot StAsheville, NC 28801
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Miramonte Forest
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Miramonte Forest

25 Howland RdAsheville, NC 28804
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Manor Inn
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Manor Inn

265 Charlotte StAsheville, NC 28801
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40 Gertrude Pl
Studio Apartments

40 Gertrude Pl

40 Gertrude PlAsheville, NC 28801

Downtown Asheville, Asheville, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Asheville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Asheville area of Asheville, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Maple Crest Apartments priced from $835. Woods Townhomes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here are the most affordable Downtown Asheville apartments for rent in Asheville, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Maple Crest Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$835
Woods Townhomes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,195
Enclave Piney MountainA11BR,1BA$1,299
The Northside at Merrimon2 bed/1 bath flat2BR,1BA$1,326
Retreat At Hunt HillNantahala-S1Studio,1BA$1,360

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Asheville, NC

As of May 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Asheville area is the $1.65 price per square foot A2-2 Model at White Oak Grove Apartments in the in the Rock Springs neighborhood starting from $1,808. The second greatest value Downtown Asheville apartment is the 3 bed/1 bath townhome Model at The Northside at Merrimon starting at $1,889 with a $1.82 price per square foot in the Rock Springs neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Asheville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
White Oak Grove ApartmentsA2-22BR,2BA$1.65
The Northside at Merrimon3 bed/1 bath townhome3BR,1BA$1.82
47 Aurora Dr, Unit #647 Aurora Dr2BR,1.5BA$1.50
The DistrictA1H1BR,1BA$2.12
Woods Townhomes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.48
Willow RidgeAsheville2BR,1.5BA$1.73
The HarrisonA31BR,1BA$2.18
Skyloft ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1.92
Beaucatcher FlatsA11BR,1BA$2.15
Maple Crest Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.27

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Asheville, Asheville, NC

Ranked #11

Among neighborhoods in Asheville, NC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across North Carolina, including Asheville. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Downtown Asheville Neighborhood in Asheville, NC

Walk Score®

91 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

68 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

54 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Asheville Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Asheville?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Asheville is at Retreat At Hunt Hill listed at $1,360.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Asheville Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Asheville Apartment is $835 at Maple Crest Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Asheville is starting from $978 at Maple Crest Apartments.

What is the most affordable Downtown Asheville Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Asheville Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Maple Crest Apartments and starts from $1,107.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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