Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Asheville Neighborhood of Asheville, NC from $500 (18 Rentals)

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Woodridge Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Woodridge Apartments

61 Bingham RdAsheville, NC 28806
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Carmel Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Carmel Ridge

15 Carmel Ridge CirAsheville, NC 28806

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Cheapest Available West Asheville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Asheville area of Asheville, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Baird Cove Apartments priced from $945. Reserve at Asheville has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,199. Here are the most affordable West Asheville apartments for rent in Asheville, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Baird Cove ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$945
Reserve at AshevilleS1Studio,1BA$1,199
Hawthorne at Bear CreekThe Glen2BR,1BA$1,313
Ascent Apartment HomesMarigold2BR,1BA$1,349
The Lofts at Reynolds Village1BRR1BR,1BA$1,393

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Asheville, NC

As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Asheville area is the $1.74 price per square foot Cottage Model at Haywood Village in the in the Dover Charles Travis neighborhood starting from $2,899. The second greatest value West Asheville apartment is the CHARLESTON Model at Belle Meadow starting at $2,850 with a $1.77 price per square foot in the Dover Charles Travis neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Asheville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Haywood VillageCottage3BR,2.5BA$1.74
Belle MeadowCHARLESTON4BR,3BA$1.77
Hawthorne at HaywoodBeaucatcher3BR,2BA$1.73
White Oak Grove ApartmentsA2-22BR,2BA$1.64
Ridge View ApartmentsB22BR,2BA$1.65
10 NewbridgeThe Swannanoa2BR,2BA$1.72
Westmont CommonsChalet1BR,1BA$1.73
The Lofts at Reynolds Village1BRR1BR,1BA$1.69
Hawthorne at Bear CreekThe Glen2BR,1BA$1.75
Baird Cove ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.59

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Asheville, Asheville, NC

Ranked #38

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the West Asheville Neighborhood in Asheville, NC

Walk Score®

49 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

34 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

24 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Asheville Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in West Asheville?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in West Asheville is at Reserve at Asheville listed at $1,199.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Asheville Apartment is $945 at Baird Cove Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West Asheville is starting from $1,313 at Hawthorne at Bear Creek.

What is the most affordable West Asheville Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap West Asheville Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Ascent Apartment Homes and starts from $1,599.

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