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Asheville, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Asheville, NC

Pricing Updated: 04/24/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Asheville, NC area range in price from $835 to $13,499 with an overall median price of $2,505. The three Asheville neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Biltmore South at $1,395, Shiloh at $1,395, and Beaverdam at $1,195. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Asheville Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Biltmore South$1,395$1,3951
Shiloh$1,395$1,3951
Beaverdam$1,908$1,19533
Haw Creek$1,908$83533
North Asheville$1,953$1,37631
Rock Springs$1,995$945316
Woodfin$2,013$945102
Jackson Park$2,180$1,195324
Norwood Park$2,195$1,195312
Biltmore Park$2,198$919114

Cheapest Available Asheville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Asheville, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Maple Crest Apartments in the Kenilworth neighborhood priced from $835. Baird Cove Apartments in the Rock Springs neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $945. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Asheville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Maple Crest Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$835
Baird Cove ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$945
Enclave Piney MountainAL1Studio,1BA$1,174
Woods Townhomes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,195
Ascent Apartment HomesDaisy1BR,1BA$1,199
Reserve at AshevilleS1Studio,1BA$1,199
Kensington PlaceCatawba1BR,1BA$1,220
Reserve at Biltmore ParkBuncombe1BR,1BA$1,220
Goldelm at The ViewsA1 The Carolina1BR,1BA$1,227
Hawthorne at Bear CreekThe Sunburst1BR,1BA$1,231

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Asheville, NC

As of April 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Asheville area is the $1.58 price per square foot C2 Model at Ridge View Apartments in the in the Rock Springs neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Asheville apartment is the Graybeard Townhouse Model at SouthRidge Apartments and Townhomes starting at $1,770 with a $1.53 price per square foot in the Kashmir neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Asheville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ridge View ApartmentsC23BR,2BA$1.58
SouthRidge Apartments and TownhomesGraybeard Townhouse2BR,2.5BA$1.53
Woods EdgeC2c - Dogwood2BR,2BA$1.44
68 Webb Cove Rd, Unit B68 Webb Cove Rd2BR,1BA$1.30
Dilworth Apartment HomesOne Bedroom Sunroom1BR,1BA$1.53
Westmont CommonsChalet1BR,1BA$1.60
Goldelm at The ViewsA1 The Carolina1BR,1BA$1.50
Woods Townhomes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.48
Maple Crest Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.27
Baird Cove ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.59

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Frequently Asked Questions about Asheville

What type of rentals are currently available in Asheville?

There are currently 342 Apartments for Rent in Asheville, NC with pricing that ranges from $835 to $13,499. There are also 198 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Asheville ranging from $800 to $6,800.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Asheville ranges from $800 to $6,800 with an average monthly rent of $2,781.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Asheville?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Asheville range from $1,107 to $7,986, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $4,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,995 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,250.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

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