The Wyre
146 Roberts St,
Asheville, NC 28801
$1,753 - $5,204
1-3 Beds
Area Guide
River Arts District Asheville, NC
The coolest neighborhood in Asheville is RAD
Artistic
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Galleries
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Studios
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 June 2026, the average apartment rent in River Arts District is $1,639 for a studio, $1,809 for one bedroom, $2,272 for two bedrooms, and $1,800 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in River Arts District has increased by 3.0% in the past year.
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Studio
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457 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,639/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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816 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,809/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,173 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,272/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,399 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,800/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly River Arts District - Asheville, NC is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
Daily Essentials
River Arts District - Asheville, NC offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 15 Minute Walk
Groceries
60
/ 100
Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
50
/ 100
Fair Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
50
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
40
/ 100
Recreation
River Arts District - Asheville, NC provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
60
/ 100
Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
50
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in River Arts District - Asheville, NC from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere at Times
Vibrancy
40
/ 100
Good Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
70
/ 100
Very Noisy
Quiet Score
30
/ 100
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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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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 June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.