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Apartments under $1,300 for Rent in Asheville, NC

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  12. Good Value
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    STUDIO
    $1,395+
    1 BED
    $1,399+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,276 - $1,501
    Required Monthly Fees$119
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,395 - $1,620

    Hominy at RiverBlue

    113 Hominy Ridge Ct, Asheville, NC 28806
    (828) 457-8939
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    STUDIO
    $1,225+
    1 BED
    $1,280+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,225 - $1,430
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,225 - $1,430

    Kensington Place

    200 Kensington Pl, Asheville, NC 28803
    (828) 672-3312
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Asheville at a Glance

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Asheville, NC Apartments for Rent

Asheville sits where the French Broad and Swannanoa rivers meet in the Blue Ridge Mountains, with Art Deco buildings, plenty of artists, and the famous Biltmore Estate drawing visitors year-round. When you're looking for apartments for rent in Asheville, you'll discover everything from sleek downtown apartment communities to cool converted spaces in the River Arts District-expect to pay about $1,269 for a studio or $1,700 for a two-bedroom.

Renting in Asheville means you're minutes from Blue Ridge Parkway adventures and mountain trails, plus walkable neighborhoods like West Asheville and South Slope packed with breweries, restaurants, and galleries. The River Arts District fills old warehouses with working artist studios, while Biltmore Village serves up shopping and dining with historic charm. Getting around downtown is a breeze, and UNC Asheville brings extra energy to the scene. With I-40 and I-26 connecting you to the rest of Western North Carolina, you get mountain living without giving up easy access to work and play throughout the region.

Why Asheville?

  • Brew: Asheville has been voted “Beer City USA.” Come explore Asheville’s nine breweries — and its brew pubs!
  • Tour: Gorgeous and historic homes and buildings in Asheville include the Thomas Wolfe Memorial State Historic Site.
  • Play: Fun is everywhere in Asheville. Enjoy art shows, HATCH Asheville, and the Mountain Sports Festival.
  • Live: As one of the world’s must-see destinations, life in Asheville is filled with fun, beauty, and a strong economy.
  • Discover: Waterfalls, historic sites, Sliding Rock, boutiques, art galleries, wineries, outdoor markets, and beautiful gardens.
  • Explore: Chimney Rock State Park, whitewater rafting, fly-fishing, Ghost tours, zip lines, hot-air balloons, and ski resorts.

Renting in Asheville

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Education

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Nesbitt Discovery Academy

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
364 Students
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Buncombe County Early College High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
274 Students
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Buncombe County Middle College High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
49 Students
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A C Reynolds Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
473 Students
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Asheville Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
589 Students
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Montford North Star

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
217 Students
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Clyde A Erwin Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
568 Students
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West Buncombe Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
570 Students

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