Cheap Apartments for Rent in Elkin, NC from $300 (55 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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Elkin, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Elkin Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Elkin, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at The Retreat at Statesville priced from $515. Countryside Gardens in the North neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Elkin apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Retreat at Statesville1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$515
Countryside Gardens1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$750
Summer Pointe Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$775
Hawk Ridge ApartmentsThe Nest- EssentialStudio,1BA$899
Northwood Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$905
Loxley Chase ApartmentsSheriff1BR,1BA$925
The Lofts at WoodsmillA11BR,1BA$939
Sherwood Station ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$953
The Lofts at the PlazaThe Stratford1BR,1BA$1,014
Morgan Place Apartments1BR - 1BTH Renovated1BR,1BA$1,025

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elkin, NC and Nearby

As of August 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Elkin area is the $1.37 price per square foot Abbott Model at Villas at PeaceHaven in the in the Southwest Winston Salem neighborhood starting from $2,325. The second greatest value Elkin apartment is the 2B Flat Semi-Classic Model at Clemmons Village Apartments starting at $1,375 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the Clemmons neighborhood. 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.
Villas at PeaceHavenAbbott3BR,2BA$1.37
Clemmons Village Apartments2B Flat Semi-Classic2BR,1BA$1.21
Morgan Place Apartments1BR - 1BTH Renovated1BR,1BA$1.00
Chamberlain Place Apartments1 BR Contemporary1BR,1.5BA$1.30
Foxcreek Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.31
Lofts at Glenhaven2 bed classic2BR,2BA$1.30
Providence Pointeone bedroom/ one bath1BR,1BA$1.31
Loxley Chase ApartmentsSheriff1BR,1BA$1.26
The Retreat at Statesville1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.74
Countryside Gardens1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.34

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Elkin Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Elkin?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Elkin is at Summer Pointe Apartment Homes listed at $775.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Elkin Apartment is $515 at The Retreat at Statesville.

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 $1,000 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.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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

Written by: Robin Stewart

The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

Written by: Robin Stewart

Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.