Kenilworth

Asheville, NC

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Kenilworth - Asheville, NC

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A unique residential neighborhood with immediate access to downtown

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Kenilworth is a unique neighborhood directly southeast of Downtown Asheville. Home to an array of eclectic, 1920s-style architecture, modern homes, and craftsman-style bungalows, Kenilworth is the perfect residential neighborhood for families. This kid-friendly neighborhood offers Kenilworth Park, featuring tennis courts, tree-shaded areas, and picnic spots. Kenilworth is bordered by Asheville Mall and several shopping centers. On the other side of town you’ll find Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College. Residents of Kenilworth appreciate the neighborhood’s safe residential streets and proximity to the lively commercial district of Asheville. Local breweries, restaurants, museums, and city parks await in the heart of Asheville.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Kenilworth is $1,001 for a studio, $1,329 for one bedroom, $1,866 for two bedrooms, and $2,284 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Kenilworth has increased by 1.4% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 530 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,001/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 890 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,329/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,511 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,866/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 2,661 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,284/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

55

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

36

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

34

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.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

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

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.