
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Creston, NC from $600 (46 Rentals)
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Twin Oaks Apartments

Sterling Hills Apartments

197 Old US Highway 321

Century Square Apartments

New River Farms Apartments

Marion Manor

Axis on Roan

Holston View
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Willow Run

River View Townhomes

Charleston Square Townhomes

Pickens Bridge Village

Shelby Heights

Stafford Street Village

The Villas at Island Road

The Villas at Lavinder Lane

Promise Landing Apartments
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Bristol Square

The Emerson Apartments

Blue Ridge Apartments

Deer Run Apartments

Studio West Apartments

171 Leola St

Blue Bell at Lenoir Mills

Meadowood Garden

Park Place Apartments
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Cedar Hills Apartments & Townhomes

The Bungalow

Brown Crossing Apartments

The Everly Apartments

The Henry on Main

Meadowlark Apartments

288 Apple Valley Rd

31139 Princeton Ave

Stadium View Apartments
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480 Mink Pl

952 Beverly Dr

143 Ridge Crest Dr

221 Valley Pike Rd

147 Hiatt Ln

545 Roy Goodman Rd

2780 Tynecastle Hwy

258 Wilcox Dr

494 Cranberry St
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Creston, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Creston?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creston Studio Apartments | $1,421 | $850 | $1,900 |
| Creston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,319 | $675 | $2,163 |
| Creston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,470 | $650 | $3,400 |
| Creston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,439 | $699 | $3,150 |
| Creston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,130 | $799 | $2,099 |
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Cheapest Available Creston Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Creston, NC is a Studio unit found at 197 Old US Highway 321 priced from $725. The Standard at Boone has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $799. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Creston apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 197 Old US Highway 321 | Standard Studio Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $725 |
| The Standard at Boone | Tupelo 2 | 4BR,4BA | $799 |
| Century Square Apartments | Century 1B 1B Large | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Marion Manor | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $837 |
| Axis on Roan | 1 Bed x 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Sterling Hills Apartments | Garden_First Floor | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Shelby Heights | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Pickens Bridge Village | 1 Bedroom First Level | 1BR,1BA | $1,029 |
| Stafford Street Village | 1 Bedroom First Level - 680sf | 1BR,1BA | $1,059 |
| Charleston Square Townhomes | 2x1.5 | 2BR,1BA | $1,145 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Creston, NC and Nearby
As of June 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Creston area is the $0.65 price per square foot 3bed/3bath Master Layout Model at Turtle Creek West Apartments in the starting from $905. The second greatest value Creston apartment is the C1 Lodge Model at Highpointe starting at $999 with a $0.74 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Creston apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turtle Creek West Apartments | 3bed/3bath Master Layout | 3BR,3BA | $0.65 |
| Highpointe | C1 Lodge | 3BR,3BA | $0.74 |
| The Standard at Boone | Oak 1 | 4BR,4BA | $0.71 |
| Mountaineer Village | 3x3 Premium | 3BR,3BA | $0.60 |
| Positive Way Apartments | Positive Way | 3BR,2BA | $0.78 |
| Park Place Apartments | 2 Bed x 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.31 |
| Marion Manor | 3 Bedroom 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Deer Run Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| Shelby Heights | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Century Square Apartments | Century 1B 1B Large | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Creston Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Creston?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Creston is at 197 Old US Highway 321 listed at $725.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Creston Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Creston Apartment is $800 at Century Square Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Creston Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Creston is starting from $837 at Marion Manor.
What is the most affordable Creston Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Creston Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Marion Manor and starts from $970.
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