Cheap Apartments for Rent in Aurora, NC from $500 (35 Rentals)

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597 7th St, Unit 597
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597 7th St, Unit 597

597 7th StAurora, NC 27806
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Cedar Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Court

1725 Cedar LnGreenville, NC 27858
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Bells Fork Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bells Fork Village

1801 Old Fire Tower RdGreenville, NC 27858
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Whitebridge Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Whitebridge Apartments

4006 Whitebridge DrWinterville, NC 28590
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Bennett
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bennett

1805 Bradford DrGreenville, NC 27858
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Margret Court
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Margret Court

101 Margret CtNew Bern, NC 28560

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Cheapest Available Aurora Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Aurora, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Old Firetower Place in the Magnolia Ridge neighborhood priced from $589. Azalea Gardens in the Southeast Greenville neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Aurora apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Old Firetower Place1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$589
Azalea GardensClassic1BR,1BA$650
The Horizon Student LivingThe Dickinson - 2028 Spring Lease (Horizon)4BR,4BA$705
Rosemont ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$710
Eastbrook and Village Green Apartments1 BR/1BA1BR,1BA$825
Weatherstone Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$840
Cypress Pointe Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Cherry Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Coastal Townhomes2BR/1.5BA2BR,1BA$855
Melbourne ParkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Aurora, NC and Nearby

As of August 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Aurora area is the $0.51 price per square foot 4x4 Model at The Landing Student Living in the in the Magnolia Ridge neighborhood starting from $699. The second greatest value Aurora apartment is the Two Bedroom - Townhouse Model at Tryon Estates Apartments starting at $1,125 with a $0.87 price per square foot in the Downtown New Bern neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Aurora apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Landing Student Living4x44BR,4BA$0.51
Tryon Estates ApartmentsTwo Bedroom - Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$0.87
The MadisonTwo Bedroom Classic2BR,2BA$1.13
Cooper's Landing Apartments2 Bedroom - 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$0.94
Coastal Townhomes2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$0.87
Tate Commons2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.09
Cherry Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.12
Weatherstone Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.12
Old Firetower Place1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.83
Rosemont ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.11

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Aurora Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Aurora Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Aurora Apartment is $589 at Old Firetower Place.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Aurora Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Aurora is starting from $810 at Rosemont Apartments.

What is the most affordable Aurora Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Aurora Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Horizon Student Living and starts from $735.

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