Skip to main content
Public University

Student housing near University of North Carolina Asheville

  • 30 places listed
  • Asheville, NC
30 More Options Nearby

Other Housing Near University of North Carolina Asheville

Check your school's housing rules before you sign; some schools require first-years to live on campus. Visit the school's official site

Not finding the right place? Get housing help.

Manage your property

The Lofts at Reynolds Village

Asheville, NC1.8 mi to campus

Room Choice grade
B+

3.0 (16 reviews)

The Lofts at Reynolds Village is an apartment community in Asheville, NC, offering units equipped with air conditioning, full kitchens with dishwashers and garbage disposals, and carpet flooring. Residents have access to amenities including a fitness center, clubhouse, community lounge, business center, and convenience store, plus outdoor features like balcony patios and a BBQ grill.

  • 24 7 Maintenance
  • Air Conditioning
  • Balcony/Patio

White Oak Grove Apartments

Asheville, NC2.2 mi to campus

Room Choice grade
B+

4.0 (23 reviews)

White Oak Grove Apartments is an apartment community located in Asheville, NC, offering amenities including a fitness center, dog park, clubhouse, and community lounge. Units feature full kitchens with granite countertops, dishwashers, garbage disposals, air conditioning, and balcony patios, along with high-speed internet and cable TV access.

  • 24 7 Maintenance
  • 24hr Fitness
  • Air Conditioning

Retreat at Hunt Hill

Asheville, NC2.3 mi to campus

Room Choice grade
B+

4.0 (17 reviews)

Built in 2015, the property features amenities including a 24-hour fitness center, clubhouse with coffee bar, and 24/7 maintenance service. Units are equipped with air conditioning, dishwashers, granite countertops, hardwood floors, and high ceilings.

  • 24 7 Maintenance
  • 24hr Fitness
  • Air Conditioning

Beaucatcher Flats Apartments

Asheville, NC2.5 mi to campus

Room Choice grade
B+

4.0 (38 reviews)

Beaucatcher Flats Apartments is an apartment community located in Asheville, NC, offering residents amenities including a fitness center, community lounge, and coffee bar. The community features controlled access, an elevator, and outdoor spaces with a fire pit, bbq grill, and hot tub. Each apartment includes a full kitchen with granite countertops, ceiling fans, a balcony patio, and high-speed internet access, along with bike storage for residents.

  • 24 7 Maintenance
  • Balcony/Patio
  • BBQ Area

360 Hilliard Apartments

Asheville, NC1.8 mi to campus

Room Choice grade
B+

3.0 (17 reviews)

360 Hilliard Apartments is an apartment community in Asheville, NC offering units with air conditioning, dishwashers, garbage disposals, and freezers. The community features a gated entrance, controlled access, elevator access, a fitness center, and a courtyard, with individual units that include balcony patios, carpet, ceiling fans, and crown molding accents. Amenities also include cable TV service and granite countertops.

  • 24 7 Maintenance
  • Air Conditioning
  • Balcony/Patio

Woodberry Apartments

Asheville, NC2.2 mi to campus

Room Choice grade
B

3.0 (28 reviews)

Woodberry Apartments is an apartment community in Asheville, NC offering residents amenities including a fitness center, clubhouse, and business center. In-unit washer dryer, dishwasher, and high-speed internet are available, along with additional conveniences such as package lockers, laundry facilities, cable TV, air conditioning, ceiling fans, a BBQ grill, and a fireplace.

  • 24hr Fitness
  • Air Conditioning
  • BBQ Area

Willow Ridge

Asheville, NC2.3 mi to campus

Room Choice grade
B

3.0 (21 reviews)

Willow Ridge is an apartment community in Asheville, NC offering a full kitchen with dishwasher and garbage disposal, air conditioning, and a balcony patio. Residents have access to amenities including a fitness center, pool, clubhouse, laundry facilities, high-speed internet, cable TV, business center, package lockers, on-site management, and nearby transit options.

  • 24 7 Maintenance
  • 24hr Fitness
  • Air Conditioning

Ascent Apartment Homes

Asheville, NC2.9 mi to campus

Room Choice grade
B

3.0 (34 reviews)

Ascent Apartment Homes is an apartment community in Asheville, NC offering a range of amenities including a fitness center, clubhouse, and community lounge. Residents have access to features such as air conditioning, balcony patios, bike storage, a business center, and a car wash facility. Units include carpet, ceiling fans, cable TV, and dishwashers, with additional community spaces including a conference room and courtyard.

  • 24 7 Maintenance
  • 24hr Fitness
  • Air Conditioning

River Mill Lofts & Skyloft Apartments

Asheville, NC3.6 mi to campus

Room Choice grade
B

4.0 (40 reviews)

River Mill Lofts & Skyloft Apartments is an apartment community located in Asheville, NC, offering units with air conditioning, full kitchens with dishwashers and freezers, carpet flooring, and ceiling fans. Residents have access to amenities including a fitness center, dog park, clubhouse, community lounge, controlled access entry, elevators, and outdoor space with balcony patios and BBQ grills.

  • Air Conditioning
  • Balcony/Patio
  • BBQ Area

Ponder Hall

Asheville, NC0.2 mi to campus

Room Choice grade
B

4.0 (15 reviews)

The residence offers convenient proximity to campus for students attending the college.

Chestnut Hall

Asheville, NC0.1 mi to campus

Room Choice grade
B

5.0 (3 reviews)

The residence provides accommodation for students attending nearby institutions.

Cedar Hall at UNCA

Asheville, NC0.2 mi to campus

Room Choice grade
B

5.0 (2 reviews)

Cedar Hall is a student housing property located on Founders Drive in Asheville, NC, serving the UNCA community.

South Ridge Hall

Asheville, NC0.3 mi to campus

Room Choice grade
B

4.0 (5 reviews)

The residence provides accommodation for students attending the college and nearby institutions.

The Woods Townhomes

Asheville, NC0.5 mi to campus

Room Choice grade
B-

3.0 (12 reviews)

The Woods Townhomes is an apartment community in Asheville, NC offering units with full kitchens featuring stainless steel appliances, range ovens, and refrigerators. Residences include hardwood floors, air conditioning, and heating, with the added convenience of online payment options and proximity to public transit.

  • Air Conditioning
  • Full Kitchen
  • Hardwood Floors

Manor Ridge

Asheville, NC1.4 mi to campus

Room Choice grade
B-

3.0 (18 reviews)

Manor Ridge is a smoke-free apartment community in Asheville, NC, offering amenities including air conditioning, a pool, clubhouse, and on-site management. Units feature dishwashers, ranges, refrigerators, fireplaces, and balcony patios, with washer dryer hookups available. High-speed internet, laundry facilities, and a jogging trail are also provided.

  • Air Conditioning
  • Balcony/Patio
  • Clubhouse

Dream Asheville Exchange

Asheville, NC6.5 mi to campus

Room Choice grade
B-

4.0 (40 reviews)

Dream Asheville Exchange is an apartment community in Asheville, NC offering fully furnished units with full kitchens and dishwashers. Residents have access to amenities including a fitness center, clubhouse, community lounge, dog park, car wash, EV charging, business center, and BBQ grill, along with in-unit features such as air conditioning, ceiling fans, and balcony patios.

  • 24 7 Maintenance
  • Air Conditioning
  • Balcony/Patio

Hawthorne at Southside

Asheville, NC8.0 mi to campus

Room Choice grade
B-

4.0 (30 reviews)

Hawthorne at Southside is an apartment community in Asheville, NC offering in-unit washer dryer, granite countertops, and high-speed internet. Residents have access to amenities including a fitness center, pool, clubhouse, community lounge, dog wash station, and on-site management.

  • 24 7 Maintenance
  • Balcony/Patio
  • Ceiling Fans

Verge Asheville

Asheville, NC0.5 mi to campus

Room Choice grade
B-

3.0 (39 reviews)

The property provides residential accommodations designed for students attending local institutions.

University Apartments

Asheville, NC0.4 mi to campus

Room Choice grade
B-

3.0 (17 reviews)

This student housing property provides convenient access to campus facilities and local amenities.

The Northside at Merrimon

Asheville, NC0.6 mi to campus

Room Choice grade
B-

4.0 (16 reviews)

The property offers student housing options in close proximity to the campus.

Property Management of Asheville, Inc.

Asheville, NC1.2 mi to campus

Room Choice grade
B-

4.0 (17 reviews)

Property Management of Asheville, Inc. The community provides housing options for students in the Asheville area.

The Lofts at Reynolds Village

Asheville, NC1.9 mi to campus

Room Choice grade
B-

4.0 (13 reviews)

This student housing option provides residents with convenient access to the campus and local amenities in the Asheville area.

The Lofts at South Slope

Asheville, NC2.0 mi to campus

Room Choice grade
B-

5.0 (17 reviews)

This student housing option provides residential space for students seeking accommodation near the college campus.

Beech Hall at UNCA

Asheville, NC0.2 mi to campus

Room Choice grade
B-

Beech Hall is a student housing facility located on Founders Drive in Asheville, NC, serving the University of North Carolina at Asheville community.

Aspen Hall at UNCA

Asheville, NC0.2 mi to campus

Room Choice grade
B-

3.0 (1 review)

The residence provides on-campus or near-campus housing options for students attending the institution.

Founders Hall

Asheville, NC0.3 mi to campus

Room Choice grade
B-

3.0 (7 reviews)

The residence provides accommodation for students attending the college and nearby institutions.

West Ridge Hall

Asheville, NC0.3 mi to campus

Room Choice grade
B-

3.0 (4 reviews)

The residence provides convenient proximity to campus for students attending the college.

Spruce Hill Apartments

Asheville, NC3.1 mi to campus

Room Choice grade
C+

3.0 (23 reviews)

Spruce Hill Apartments is a smoke-free apartment community in Asheville, NC offering air conditioning, heating, and high-speed internet. Units include a range oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, and garbage disposal, with laundry facilities available on-site. The community features a basketball court, playground, and is located near transit.

  • Air Conditioning
  • Basketball
  • Cable Tv

Kensington Place Apartments

Asheville, NC9.0 mi to campus

Room Choice grade
C+

3.0 (27 reviews)

Kensington Place Apartments in Asheville, NC is an apartment community offering amenities including a fitness center, clubhouse, dog park, and business center. Units feature air conditioning, dishwashers, garbage disposals, carpeting, ceiling fans, balcony patios, and fireplaces, with cable TV service available.

  • 24 7 Maintenance
  • 24hr Fitness
  • Air Conditioning

Enclave Piney Mountain

Asheville, NC2.6 mi to campus

Room Choice grade
C

3.0 (19 reviews)

The property offers student housing accommodations in the Asheville area.

Don't see your property?Claim or add your listing →Update your description · Add photos · See your grade

Find verified off-campus housing near University of North Carolina Asheville in Asheville, NC

On-campus room and board: $13,992 per academic year (College Scorecard, 2024-25)

On-campus housing has room for 1,563 students (IPEDS 2023); undergraduate enrollment 2,910 (College Scorecard, 2024-25)

30
Properties
2,910
Students

University of North Carolina Asheville at a Glance

2,910
Enrollment
92%
Acceptance Rate
54%
Graduation Rate
1,251
SAT Average
26
ACT Median
$44,030
Avg Salary (10yr)
$20,500
Median Debt

Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education) · Retrieved October 2026

About University of North Carolina Asheville

Nestled in the vibrant Blue Ridge Mountains, the University of North Carolina at Asheville offers an exceptional liberal arts experience within a dynamic public institution. Known for its commitment to undergraduate excellence and innovative interdisciplinary programs, UNCA fosters an intellectually rigorous yet welcoming learning environment. The university's moderate selectivity and accessible admissions approach make quality higher education available to motivated students from diverse backgrounds.

Asheville itself serves as an extension of the campus, with a thriving cultural scene featuring renowned music venues, galleries, and local restaurants that enrich student life beyond the classroom. The city's strong sense of community and creative spirit complement the university's mission of developing engaged citizens and thoughtful leaders.

Living near campus means immersing yourself in a tight-knit academic community surrounded by the natural beauty and cultural energy that make Asheville such a compelling place. Whether you're exploring nearby hiking trails, participating in downtown events, or collaborating with classmates in neighborhood coffee shops, the proximity to both campus and community creates an ideal environment for growth, discovery, and meaningful connections.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Highest Degree
Graduate
Setting
Small City
Retention Rate
72%
ACT Median
26
Accreditor
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Classification
Baccalaureate College – Arts & Sciences

Cost & Financial Aid

Annual tuition and estimated costs

In-State Tuition
$7,501
per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$24,849
per year
Average Net Price
$12,250
after aid

Student housing near UNC Asheville in this small city setting offers various options for budget-conscious students. Strategic choices about housing type and location can meaningfully reduce overall housing expenses.

  • ✓Consider living off-campus in shared housing arrangements with other students, which often provides more flexibility and lower per-person costs than on-campus residence halls.
  • ✓Explore neighborhoods at varying distances from campus and use public transportation or carpooling options to expand your search beyond the immediate campus area.
  • ✓Look into housing options available during the academic year versus full-year leases, and ask about flexible lease terms that align with your actual needs rather than committing to longer periods.
  • ✓Connect with current students and university housing resources early to learn about less-obvious neighborhoods and housing communities that offer good value without sacrificing access to campus.

Living Near University of North Carolina Asheville

Neighborhood Guide for UNC Asheville Students

UNC Asheville's campus sits in the vibrant heart of Asheville, a creative mountain city known for its arts scene, outdoor access, and eclectic community. The area around campus blends historic neighborhoods with modern amenities, making it an ideal setting for student life.

Popular student neighborhoods include South Slope, known for its brewery culture and walkable streets, and the River Arts District, where affordable lofts attract creative types. The neighborhoods near Merrimon Avenue offer quieter residential options while remaining accessible to campus. Many students also explore the historic West End for its charming character and local feel.

Getting around is convenient without a car. The campus is highly walkable, with most neighborhoods within reasonable biking distance. The local transit system provides bus service throughout the city, making it easy to reach different areas. Downtown Asheville is particularly accessible and packed with independent restaurants, vintage shops, and live music venues.

The surrounding community offers excellent dining ranging from farm-to-table establishments to casual cafes, alongside unique boutiques and galleries that reflect the city's creative spirit. For entertainment, downtown hosts regular festivals, street fairs, and outdoor concerts.

Asheville maintains a welcoming, community-oriented atmosphere with active neighborhood associations and a strong sense of belonging. The city's compact size means you'll quickly feel connected to your surroundings while enjoying urban conveniences and mountain beauty.

Free Housing Help

Need Help Finding Housing Near University of North Carolina Asheville?

Tell us what you're looking for and we'll help you find the right fit.

The one you check most. A school email works.

When do you want to move in?

You can change this later.

Roommates, a budget, a question.

No spam. We only contact you about housing options.