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Vernon Building Apartments

236-238 S Elm St, Greensboro, NC 27401

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Vernon Building

236-238 S Elm St
Greensboro, NC 27401
Vernon Building in Greensboro, NC - Building Photo
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  • 1–3 Bedrooms
  • 768–2,400 Square Feet

About Vernon Building

The Vernon Building located at 236 S Elm Street is some of the most unique housing in the best part of the Downtown district. The building is situated directly on Elm Street, but the apartment unit faces Washington Street to give you peace and privacy. Built in 1883, it is the oldest remaining building in downtown Greensboro. It features retail space on the ground level, above ONLY FIVE exclusive apartment units including a whole top floor luxury penthouse with a rooftop deck. Apartment units are spacious with 11 ft. ceilings, original hardwood floors, updated appliances, kitchens with wrap-around bars, walk-in laundry room, and oversized windows to give you the BEST view of downtown Greensboro! Rent amount includes water and trash services. However, electric and cable would not be included. Appliances included are Washer, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, and Dishwasher. Your security deposit would be dependent on your credit. Good credit equals half a month's rent security deposit. The parking deck is directly behind the building. Monthly parking passes are available with the City. SMALL pets allowed with prior approval with a $300 non-refundable pet fee.

Vernon Building is located in the Downtown Greensboro Neighborhood and 27401 Zip code of Greensboro, NC.

Property Contact Info

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Office Hours

Monday9:00 am–5:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am–5:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am–5:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am–5:00 pm
Friday9:00 am–5:00 pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Floorplan Pricing and Availability

  • 1 Bedroom

    Floorplan B

    1 Bed, 1.5 Baths, 850 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    UnavailableB850 sq ft

    Floorplan C

    1 Bed, 1.5 Baths, 768 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq FtDeposit
    UnavailableC768 sq ft$99
  • 2 Bedrooms

    Floorplan D

    2 Beds, 2.5 Baths, 1288 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    UnavailableD1288 sq ft

    Floorplan A

    2 Beds, 2 Baths
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnit
    UnavailableA

    2 Beds, 2 baths

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1090 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    Unavailable2 Beds, 2 baths1090 sq ft

    2 Beds, 2.5 baths

    2 Beds, 2.5 Baths, 1288 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    Unavailable2 Beds, 2.5 baths1288 sq ft
  • 3 Bedrooms

    Floorplan E

    3 Beds, 2 Baths, 2244 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    UnavailableE2244 sq ft

    Penthouse

    3 Beds, 2 Baths, 2400 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    UnavailablePenthouse2400 sq ft
Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

Property Information

  • 5 Units
  • 3 Stories
  • Built in 1883

Lease Terms

  • 12 mo

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.

Required Fees

One-Time Basics

Application Fee Per Applicant$50.00

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

Map

236-238 S Elm St, Greensboro, NC 27401

Getting Around

  • 80 / 100 Very Walkable

    Most day-to-day needs are within a few minutes' walk

  • 70 / 100 Good public transit

    Walking distance to rapid transit and frequent bus lines

  • 50 / 100 Fairly bikeable

    Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreation

  • 60 / 100 Moderately car friendly

    Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems

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Getting to Know the Area

  • 90 / 100 Restaurants

    Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes

  • 90 / 100 Cafes

    Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes

  • 100 / 100 Nightlife

    Exceptional variety of bars right within a few minutes

  • 80 / 100 Shopping

    Wide variety of shops within a few minutes

  • 70 / 100 Parks

    Large amount of park space nearby

  • 30 / 100 Noise Level

    Multiple sources of noise nearby

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Nearby Schools

Kiser Middle

Guilford County School District
716 Benjamin Parkway
Public School - Grades 6-8 (902 Students)
In Attendance Zone5 minute drive / 1.9 miles away
5/10

Grimsley High

Guilford County School District
801 North Josephine Boyd Street
Public School - Grades 9-12 (1899 Students)
In Attendance Zone4 minute drive / 1.5 miles away
7/10

Brooks Global Studies School

Guilford County School District
1215 North Josephine Boyd Street
Public School - Grades K-5 (318 Students)
In Attendance Zone5 minute drive / 1.7 miles away
5/10

John Van Lindley Elementary

Guilford County School District
2700 Camden Road
Public School - Grades PK-5 (468 Students)
In Attendance Zone4 minute drive / 2.2 miles away
4/10
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Vernon Building.

Big Box and Retail

Macy's

700 Friendly Center Rd
5 minute drive / 2.47 miles away

Target

2701 Lawndale Dr
6 minute drive / 2.97 miles away

Walmart

2107 Pyramid Village Blvd
7 minute drive / 3.28 miles away

Colleges and Universities

Greensboro College

815 W Market St
1 minute drive / 0.59 miles away

North Carolina A&T State University

1601 E Market St
3 minute drive / 1.09 miles away

The University of North Carolina Greensboro

1000 Spring Garden St
3 minute drive / 1.14 miles away

Groceries

Harris Teeter

3330 W Friendly Ave
6 minute drive / 2.93 miles away

Lidl

5696 W Gate City Blvd
14 minute drive / 6.95 miles away

Hospitals

The Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital

1200 N Elm St
4 minute drive / 1.43 miles away

Parks and Recreation

Bicentennial Greenway

301 West Market Street
1 minute drive / 0.23 miles away

Center City Park

200 North Elm Street
1 minute drive / 0.25 miles away

Wet n Wild Emerald point Water Park

3910 South Holden Road
10 minute drive / 5.03 miles away

Vernon Building has 3 parks within 5.0 miles, including Bicentennial Greenway, Center City Park , and Wet n Wild Emerald point Water Park.

Shopping Centers

Dudley-lee Professional Center

709 E Market St
1 minute drive / 0.46 miles away

Lee Street Office Park

309 W Lee St
1 minute drive / 0.5 miles away

The Shops on West Market

708-720 W Market St
1 minute drive / 0.54 miles away

Vernon Building has 5 shopping centers within 0.9 miles.

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Rental Price Ranges in the Area

BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
Greensboro Studio Apartments $1,077$780$2,385
Greensboro 1 Bedroom Apartments $1,304$600$2,694
Greensboro 2 Bedroom Apartments $1,500$664$3,199
Greensboro 3 Bedroom Apartments $1,856$583$3,987
Greensboro 4 Bedroom Apartments $2,010$584$4,062

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