
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Watauga County, NC from $500 (7 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Watauga County?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Watauga County Studio Apartments | $1,574 | $800 | $1,844 |
Watauga County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,568 | $700 | $1,947 |
Watauga County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,466 | $1,079 | $1,810 |
Watauga County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,390 | $869 | $2,400 |
Watauga County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,543 | $969 | $2,825 |
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Cheapest Available Watauga County Apartments for Rent
 Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Cottages of Boone | E3 Triplex | 5BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Cottages of Boone | C3 Cottage | 3BR,3BA | $0.77 |
Boone Student Living | HC-C1 | 3BR,3BA | $0.67 |
The Finmore at 241 | D1 | 4BR,4BA | $0.87 |
197 Old US Highway 321 | Cedar Chalet | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.67 |
The Village of Meadowview | v2-1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.12 |
133 Boone Docks St, Unit 9 | 133 Boone Docks St | 2BR,1BA | $1.99 |
133 Boone Docks St, Unit 8 | 133 Boone Docks St | 2BR,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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