
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Neighborhood of Burlington, NC from $500 (60 Rentals)
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Glennwood Apartments

The Louie

405 W Davis St

1101 N Anthony St

Forest Oaks and Forest Lane Apartments

The Glenns at Elon

321 E 5th St

119 N Fisher St

Residences at Forestdale
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Clifton Place Apartments

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1219 Grace Ave, Unit C

Huffman Mill Townhomes

413 S St John St

411 S St John St

May Hosiery Lofts

Trails End Apartments

Willow Creek Apartments

452 Parkview Dr

909 Washington St
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805 S Broad St

Ethan Pointe Apartments

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916 Avon Ave, Unit 101

Oak Pointe Apartments

654 Lakeside Ave

532 Homewood Ave, Unit C

Collins Park Apartments

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908 S Lexington Ave, Unit 908

650 Lakeside Ave

Alamance Reserve
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Wayfare at Garden Crossing

Summerlyn Place

Windsor Upon Stonecrest

Legacy at Baldwin Ridge Apartments

Retreat at the Park

Parliament House Apartments

119 N Ireland St

Moore Apartments

1016 Washington St

633 Tucker St
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714 Rainbow Ave

617 Harris St

Courtyard Apartments

Summer Pointe Apartments

Parkside Apartments

113-113 Stagg St

The Pointe

West Pointe

1104 Attica St

1400 Roslyn Dr
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West, Burlington, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Studio Apartments | $876 | $795 | $1,070 |
| West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,192 | $575 | $1,600 |
| West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,334 | $755 | $1,850 |
| West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,594 | $795 | $2,360 |
| West 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,913 | $600 | $2,495 |
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There are currently 60 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the West Neighborhood of Burlington, NC.
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Cheapest Available West Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the West area of Greensboro, NC is a 4 Beds unit found at Evellien & Provence: Townhomes + Apartments Student Housing priced from $685. The Louie has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable West apartments for rent in Greensboro, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evellien & Provence: Townhomes + Apartments Student Housing | Provence Apartments | 4BR,2BA | $685 |
| The Louie | Studio | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| Glennwood Apartments | Studio Renovated | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| The Glenns at Elon | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $885 |
| Clifton Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $947 |
| May Hosiery Lofts | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Trails End Apartments | New River-Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $999 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West, NC
As of August 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the West area is the $0.43 price per square foot 102 Campus Walk Trl Model at 102 Campus Walk Trl, Unit APT 201 in the in the North Burlington neighborhood starting from $600. The second greatest value West apartment is the 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Model at Kirkwood Place Apartments starting at $1,457 with a $1.06 price per square foot in the Burlington neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 102 Campus Walk Trl, Unit APT 201 | 102 Campus Walk Trl | 4BR,3BA | $0.43 |
| Kirkwood Place Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.06 |
| Summerlyn Place | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.08 |
| Clifton Place Apartments | Renovated | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.25 |
| Emerson Point | 2 Bed x 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| Parliament House Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.23 |
| The Glenns at Elon | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $0.87 |
| 916 Avon Ave, Unit 101 | 916 Avon Ave | 2BR,2BA | $1.03 |
| Knollwood Townhouse Apartments | Graham | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.27 |
| 517 W Market St, Unit 517-D | 517 W Market St | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
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Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West?
The cheapest apartment in West is The Glenns at Elon which is listed at $885, while the average apartment in West costs $1,324.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 5 regular apartments in West that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in West?
Cheap apartments in West have an average cost of $107 which is $1,217 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West.
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