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Arden, NC

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A quiet small town 10 miles south of Asheville

Rural Suburban Industrial Wooded Convenient Lake

Arden is a unique area that blends rural, suburb, and industrial into one city. This community offers easy access to an array of charming small towns, including Fletcher, Mills River, and Biltmore Forest. Although Arden feels a long way away from big-city living, Asheville is just 10 miles north of town. Breweries, restaurants, shops, and more await outside of Arden. Along the way you’ll pass the Biltmore, an iconic attraction known for its historic architecture, lavish gardens, and beautiful winery nearby. Residents have easy access to U.S. Highway 25 and Interstate 26 to make things even easier. Arden is home to Lake Julian and sits just a few miles from the Ashville Regional Airport. Apartments range from affordable to upscale, so there’s something for everyone.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Arden, NC is $1,320 for a studio, $1,498 for one bedroom, $1,703 for two bedrooms, and $2,174 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Arden has decreased by -0.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,498/month
766 Sq Ft
House
$2,353/month
1,174 Sq Ft
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Transportation

35

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

10

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

20

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Valley Springs Middle

Public

Grades 5-8

634 Students

7
out of 10

Avery's Creek Elementary

Public

Grades PK-4

546 Students

5
out of 10

Glen Arden Elementary

Public

Grades PK-4

501 Students

5
out of 10

Valley Springs Middle

Public

Grades 5-8

634 Students

7
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • North Carolina Arboretum
  • Biltmore
  • Parkway Visitor Center
  • Blue Ridge National Heritage Area
  • Colburn Earth Science Museum

Airports

  • Asheville Regional

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.