The Wyre
146 Roberts St,
Asheville, NC 28801
$1,481 - $9,213
1-3 Beds
River Arts District
Asheville, NC
River Arts District - Asheville, NC
Area Guide
The coolest neighborhood in Asheville is RAD
Artistic
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Galleries
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Studios
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Riverfront
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Trendy
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Historic
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The River Arts District, or RAD, is one of the trendiest neighborhoods in Asheville -- but it didn’t start out that way. The historic and aging warehouses on the east side of the railroad tracks and along the French Broad River offered up an inviting and affordable option for artists, and many took up residence here to open studios and galleries. Today, the brick and perfunctory warehouses are adorned with vibrant murals and funky outdoor sculptures.
Several events are held in the RAD. Living here means having quick access to the "A Closer Look" event, held the second Saturday of each month from May through December. The historic warehouses along the river really come alive during the Bi-Annual Studio Stroll, one of the region's largest walking tours of art studios and galleries. Demonstrations and hands-on activities take place all weekend. In addition to the galleries and studios, the River Arts District offers a farmers market, several restaurants, bars, and antique stores.
Rent Trends
As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in River Arts District is $1,389 for a studio, $1,752 for one bedroom, $2,548 for two bedrooms, and $1,765 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in River Arts District has decreased by -4.3% in the past year.
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Studio
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414 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,389/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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816 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,752/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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898 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,548/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,399 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,765/month
Average Rent
Transportation
63
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.
47
Some Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
66
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
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
- Biltmore
- Botanical Gardens at Asheville
- Western North Carolina Nature Center
- Blue Ridge National Heritage Area
Airports
- Asheville Regional
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† 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.
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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 November 2025.