Cheap Apartments for Rent in Watauga County, NC from $500 (7 Rentals)

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4146 NC 105 Hwy S
Studio Apartments

4146 NC 105 Hwy S

4146 NC 105 Hwy SVilas, NC 28692
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Rock Cliff Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Rock Cliff Apartments

1121-1221 Rock Cliff RdBoone, NC 28607
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164 Boone Creek Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

164 Boone Creek Dr

164 Boone Creek DrBoone, NC 28607
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Cheapest Available Watauga County Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Cottages of BooneE3 Triplex5BR,5BA$879

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Watauga County, NC

As of April 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Watauga County area is the $0.77 price per square foot C3 Cottage Model at The Cottages of Boone in the starting from $1,040. The second greatest value Watauga County apartment is the HC-C1 Model at Boone Student Living starting at $869 with a $0.67 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Watauga County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Cottages of BooneC3 Cottage3BR,3BA$0.77
Boone Student LivingHC-C13BR,3BA$0.67
The Finmore at 241D14BR,4BA$0.87
197 Old US Highway 321Cedar Chalet3BR,1.5BA$0.67
The Village of Meadowviewv2-12BR,2BA$1.12
133 Boone Docks St, Unit 9133 Boone Docks St2BR,1BA$1.99
133 Boone Docks St, Unit 8133 Boone Docks St2BR,1BA$2.11

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Watauga County Apartments

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Watauga County?

Cheap apartments in Watauga County have an average cost of $961 which is $2,799 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Watauga County.

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