Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Asheville Neighborhood of Asheville, NC from $800 (13 Rentals)

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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. Enclave Piney Mountain has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,174. Here are the most affordable Downtown Asheville apartments for rent in Asheville, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Maple Crest Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$835
Enclave Piney MountainAL1Studio,1BA$1,174
Woods Townhomes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,195
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 April 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Asheville area is the $2.26 price per square foot 150 Waterrock Model at The Lofts at SS/150 in the in the Rock Springs neighborhood starting from $2,650. The second greatest value Downtown Asheville apartment is the A2-2 Model at White Oak Grove Apartments starting at $1,766 with a $1.61 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.
The Lofts at SS/150150 Waterrock2BR,2BA$2.26
White Oak Grove ApartmentsA2-22BR,2BA$1.61
The Northside at Merrimon3 bed/1 bath townhome3BR,1BA$1.83
Residences at Grove Arcade1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.10
Woods Townhomes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.48
Willow RidgeAsheville2BR,1.5BA$1.73
The DistrictA1D1BR,1BA$2.06
Skyloft ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.87
Beaucatcher FlatsA11BR,1BA$2.17
Maple Crest Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.27

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Asheville

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Asheville?

There are currently 133 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Asheville, NC with pricing that ranges from $835 to $4,500. There are also 59 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Asheville ranging from $800 to $6,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Asheville?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Asheville ranges from $800 to $6,800 with an average monthly rent of $2,980.

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