Cheap Apartments for Rent in Elkin, NC from $408 (33 Rentals)

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Cooper Terrace
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cooper Terrace

259 Pgw DrElkin, NC 28621
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The Flats at Salem
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Flats at Salem

2500 Towergate CirWinston-Salem, NC 27106

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4540-4558 June Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

4540-4558 June Ave

4540-4558 June AveWinston-Salem, NC 27106
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Quail Lakes Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Quail Lakes Apartments

5335 Country Club RdWinston-Salem, NC 27104
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Cheapest Available Elkin Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Elkin, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Countryside Gardens in the North neighborhood priced from $750. Summer Pointe Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $775. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Elkin apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Countryside Gardens1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$750
Summer Pointe Apartment HomesStudioStudio, 1BA$775
Loxley Chase ApartmentsLittle John1BR, 1BA$875
The Lofts at WoodsmillA11BR, 1BA$899
The Lofts at the PlazaThe Stratford1BR, 1BA$939
Sherwood Station ApartmentsA21BR, 1BA$946
Lofts at Glenhaven2 bed gold2BR, 2BA$975
The MagnoliaStratford1BR, 1BA$990
Morgan Place Apartments1BR - 1BTH Renovated1BR, 1BA$1,000
Providence Pointeone bedroom/ one bath1BR, 1BA$1,049

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elkin, NC and Nearby

As of September 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Elkin area is the $1.37 price per square foot Executive Premier Renovated Model at Cambridge Park Apartments in the West Winston Salem neighborhood starting from $1,644. The second greatest value Elkin apartment is the Tower Model at 200 Braehill Apartments in the West Winston Salem neighborhood starting at $1,615 with a $1.36 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Elkin apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cambridge Park ApartmentsExecutive Premier Renovated2BR, 2BA$1.37
200 Braehill ApartmentsTower3BR, 2BA$1.36
Chamberlain Place Apartments2 BR Traditional2BR, 2BA$1.19
Morgan Place Apartments1BR - 1BTH Renovated1BR, 1BA$0.98
The MagnoliaReynolda2BR, 2BA$1.21
Providence Pointeone bedroom/ one bath1BR, 1BA$1.31
Lofts at Glenhaven2 bed gold2BR, 2BA$1.22
The Lofts at the PlazaThe Stratford1BR, 1BA$1.39
Loxley Chase ApartmentsLittle John1BR, 1BA$1.40
Countryside Gardens1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$1.34

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Elkin Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Elkin Apartment is $750 at Countryside Gardens.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Elkin is starting from $975 at Loxley Chase Apartments.

What is the most affordable Elkin Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Elkin Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Summer Pointe Apartment Homes and starts from $1,399.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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Exploring Rental Options: Apartments, Townhomes, and Lofts - Oh My!

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