moving to the asheville area (Charlotte: affordable apartments, rent, condos)

[mmria]

I am from Baton Rouge, Louisiana and am interested in possibly moving to the
Asheville area. I am hoping someone can help me locate a really cool neighborhood with kind of a funky, artsy feel to it, similar to the Spanish Town
and Garden District areas in Baton Rouge.

[friendnc]

Asheville is an awesome town, but expensive. If this could be an issue, the suburbs around Asheville are more affordable. Depends on what you can spend. Asheville's a great area. I live in the Charlotte area and love it here. I don't plan on ever leaving. But if I was going to live in another area, it would be Asheville. Great choice! Good luck in your search!!

[EnglishCream]

Downtown Asheville is artsy and funky, but not especially affordable. Expensive condos for the most part, and semi-affordable apartments. The area around the river near downtown is artsy too, but not a great neighborhood to live in. I guess you need to be more explicit on what you are looking to do, rent or buy, what kind of job you're looking for, etc. This is a great place to live, but not a great place to find a decent job. Things to consider, anyway.