Hawthorne at Holbrook
3 Whisperwood Way,
Candler, NC 28715
$1,549 - $2,289
1-3 Beds
West Asheville
Asheville, NC
West Asheville - Asheville, NC Area Guide
A hip residential neighborhood west of Downtown Asheville
Affordable
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Convenient
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Wooded
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Trendy
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Small Business
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Breweries
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A hip residential neighborhood west of Asheville, this community is home to some of the city’s best specialty shops, restaurants, and breweries. West Asheville is a hotspot for tourism, especially for craft beer connoisseurs. New Belgium Brewing Company, Archetype Brewing, UpCountry Brewing Company, and Oyster House Brewing Company are just a few of the best places to grab craft beer in town. Separated from Downtown Ashville by the French Broad River, West Asheville has a unique vibe to it. Along with breweries, Haywood Road is lined with retro music venues, lively brunch spots, and eclectic eateries. When residents aren’t enjoying craft brews or local eats, you’ll find them enjoying the crisp mountain air and riverfront views at French Broad River Park or Carrier Park.
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in West Asheville is $1,457 for a studio, $1,495 for one bedroom, $1,592 for two bedrooms, and $1,659 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in West Asheville has decreased by -3.2% in the past year.
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Studio
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533 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,457/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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849 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,495/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,048 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,592/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,252 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,659/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly West Asheville - Asheville, NC is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Not Bikeable
Bikeability
10
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Essentials are more spread out in West Asheville - Asheville, NC, so everyday errands require more planning.
Limited Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
30
/ 100
Few to No Café Options Nearby
Cafes
10
/ 100
Limited Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
20
/ 100
Recreation
Recreation options in West Asheville - Asheville, NC are limited, so staying active may require more planning.
Limited Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
20
/ 100
Few to No Wellness Amenity Options Nearby
Wellness
10
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in West Asheville - Asheville, NC from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
10
/ 100
Few to No Nightlife Options Nearby
Nightlife
10
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
100
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Colburn Earth Science Museum
- Botanical Gardens at Asheville
- Biltmore
- North Carolina Arboretum
- Western North Carolina Nature Center
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 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.