Downtown Asheville

Asheville, NC

Downtown Asheville - Asheville, NC

Area Guide

The epicenter of a vibrant and eclectic southern metropolis

Walkable • Urban • Breweries • Hip • Historic • Arts • Hip • Nightlife • Shopping • Dining •

In recent years, Asheville has developed a reputation as one of the hippest and most exciting cities in the South, and living downtown puts you at the center of it all. The city’s famous Art Deco architecture creates a picturesque setting with the surrounding mountains providing a beautiful scenic backdrop. On the west side, the historic Grove Arcade is surrounded by popular hangouts: whether you’re looking to eat, drink, or just go shopping, chances are you’ll find yourself walking this way pretty often. Beer lovers will be in heaven with a huge selection of breweries like Wicked Weed and Green Man as well as countless watering holes all around the neighborhood. Downtown is also a major hub for the arts, with tons of great galleries along Broadway and Biltmore, plus live music at venues like The Altamont and independent film screenings at Fine Arts Theatre. Living in Downtown Asheville puts the best of the city just a few steps outside your front door.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Downtown Asheville is $1,375 for a studio, $1,479 for one bedroom, $2,207 for two bedrooms, and $1,181 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown Asheville has decreased by -2.9% in the past year.

Studio
510 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,375/month

Average Rent

1 BR
694 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,479/month

Average Rent

2 BR
1,181 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$2,207/month

Average Rent

3 BR
969 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,181/month

Average Rent

Transportation

Walker's Paradise

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Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

Good Transit

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The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

Bikeable

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While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Points of Interest

Shopping Centers

Parks and Recreation

Colburn Earth Science Museum
Botanical Gardens at Asheville
Biltmore
Western North Carolina Nature Center
Blue Ridge National Heritage Area

Airports

Asheville Regional

Colleges

Top Apartments in Downtown Asheville

Residences at Grove Arcade

1 Page Ave,
Asheville, NC 28801

$2,100 - $4,500 | 1-2 Beds

The Avery Asheville

363 Hilliard Ave,
Asheville, NC 28801

$1,142 - $2,875 | Studio - 2 Beds

The Patton

248 Patton Ave,
Asheville, NC 28801

$1,280 - $1,905 | Studio - 2 Beds

360 Hilliard Apartments

360 Hilliard Ave,
Asheville, NC 28801

$1,223 - $1,800 | 1-2 Beds

The Lofts at SS/150

150 Coxe Ave,
Asheville, NC 28801

$1,585 - $4,261 | Studio - 2 Beds

11 Broadway

11 Broadway St,
Asheville, NC 28801

$3,200 - $3,900 | 1 Bed

Maple Crest Apartments

20 Lee Garden Ln,
Asheville, NC 28801

$835 - $1,107 | 1-3 Beds