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Waynesville, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Waynesville Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Waynesville, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at The Riverhouse of Cullowhee priced from $595. Ascent Apartment Homes in the Dover Charles Travis neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,199. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Waynesville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Riverhouse of Cullowhee1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$595
Ascent Apartment HomesDandelion1BR,1BA$1,199
The Villas at Avery Creek1 Bedroom First Level - 680sf1BR,1BA$1,199

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waynesville, NC and Nearby

As of May 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Waynesville area is the $1.69 price per square foot Cottage Model at Haywood Village in the in the Dover Charles Travis neighborhood starting from $2,817. The second greatest value Waynesville apartment is the CLEMENT Model at The Townes at Fountain Park starting at $2,245 with a $1.63 price per square foot in the Biltmore Lake neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Waynesville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Haywood VillageCottage3BR,2.5BA$1.69
The Townes at Fountain ParkCLEMENT3BR,2.5BA$1.63
Flagship Western4x4 Flat4BR,4BA$0.48
Hawthorne at HaywoodMontford2BR,2BA$1.68
White Oak Grove ApartmentsA2-22BR,2BA$1.65
Reserve at Asheville2DV2BR,2BA$1.45
Haven at Enka LakeThe Fairfield w/Balcony1BR,1BA$1.66
Westmont CommonsChalet1BR,1BA$1.65
Retreat at Arden FarmsA11BR,1BA$1.63
Seasons at Biltmore Lake CondominiumsSpring1BR,1BA$1.65

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Frequently Asked Questions about Waynesville

What type of rentals are currently available in Waynesville?

There are currently 69 Apartments for Rent in Waynesville, NC with pricing that ranges from $595 to $222,500. There are also 38 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Waynesville ranging from $575 to $2,800.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Waynesville ranges from $575 to $2,800 with an average monthly rent of $1,540.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Waynesville range from $725 to $222,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $575 to $2,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $625.

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