
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Mills River, NC from $300 (13 Rentals)
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Venture at Long Shoals

Kensington Place

Hawthorne at Southside

The Residences at Chadwick Square Court

Goldelm at The Views

Skyland Exchange

Universal at Lakewood

Nova at Biltmore Park
Mills River, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mills River?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Mills River Studio Apartments | $1,764 | $1,055 | $3,552 |
Mills River 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,684 | $916 | $3,823 |
Mills River 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,014 | $368 | $4,685 |
Mills River 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,544 | $1,695 | $8,341 |
Mills River 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,783 | $2,750 | $2,850 |
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Cheapest Available Mills River Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Mills River, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Kensington Place in the King Heights neighborhood priced from $1,220. Hawthorne at Southside in the King Heights neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,245. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mills River apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Kensington Place | Catawba | 1BR,1BA | $1,220 |
Hawthorne at Southside | TIMELESS Cedar | 1BR,1BA | $1,245 |
Goldelm at The Views | A1 The Carolina | 1BR,1BA | $1,255 |
Skyland Exchange | 1BR 1BA (737 SF) | 1BR,1BA | $1,259 |
Universal at Lakewood | 1 Bedroom First Level - 680sf | 1BR,1BA | $1,269 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mills River, NC and Nearby
As of April 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mills River area is the $1.40 price per square foot Magnolia Model at Artisan Living Mills River in the in the Kayden Valley neighborhood starting from $2,550. The second greatest value Mills River 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 Mills River apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Artisan Living Mills River | Magnolia | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.40 |
SouthRidge Apartments and Townhomes | Graybeard Townhouse | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.53 |
Park Residence | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.56 |
Goldelm at The Views | B2 The Biltmore | 2BR,2BA | $1.54 |
Aventine Asheville | The Edge | 2BR,2BA | $1.66 |
Charleston at the Meadows | 61 Charleston Court 2 Bed/2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.44 |
Audubon Place | The Cardinal | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
Dilworth Apartment Homes | One Bedroom Sunroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
Nova at Biltmore Park | The Oak | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
Kensington Place | Catawba | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMills River, NC
Ranked #22
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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Getting Around Mills River, NC
Walk Score®
14 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
16 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mills River Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Mills River?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Mills River is at Burton Hills listed at $1,349.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Mills River Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mills River Apartment is $1,220 at Kensington Place.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Mills River Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Mills River is starting from $1,430 at Kensington Place.
What is the most affordable Mills River Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Mills River Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Kensington Place and starts from $1,695.
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