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1603 Washington St E

WilsonNC27893

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Ravenwood Crossing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ravenwood Crossing

640 Ravenwood DrRocky Mount, NC 27803
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Pinegrove
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pinegrove

113 E Main StSharpsburg, NC 27878
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Pender Crossing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pender Crossing

300 Pender St SWilson, NC 27893
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Paladin Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Paladin Apartments

400 Paladin DrGreenville, NC 27834
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Finding the right apartment starts with three things: location, cost, and amenities. Get the insider perspective from a real estate professional on how to nail all three.

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Cameron
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cameron

1706 Vineyard Dr NWilson, NC 27893
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Abbington Crossing
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Abbington Crossing

1519 Lipscomb Rd EWilson, NC 27893

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Elm City, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Elm City Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Elm City, NC is a 3 Beds unit found at Ravenwood Crossing priced from $718. Pender Crossing in the Westwood Village neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $779. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Elm City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ravenwood Crossing3 Bdrm3BR,2BA$718
Pender Crossing2 Bdrm2BR,1BA$779
Stanton Pointe Apartments1251 Westpointe Drive1BR,1BA$825
CameronA11BR,1BA$884
College Court1 Bedroom - Upgraded1BR,1BA$899
Deerridge Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$910
Woods at Benvenue1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$925
Briarcliff Apartments2x12BR,1BA$950
Signature Place1 BED x 1 BATH1BR,1BA$990
Park Village Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elm City, NC and Nearby

As of August 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Elm City area is the $0.84 price per square foot 1/1s Model at The Inn and Suite Apartments in the starting from $1,050. The second greatest value Elm City apartment is the 3 Bdrm Model at Ravenwood Crossing starting at $718 with a $0.63 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Elm City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Inn and Suite Apartments1/1s1BR,1BA$0.84
Ravenwood Crossing3 Bdrm3BR,2BA$0.63
Westpointe ApartmentsTwo Bedroom - One Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.11
Briarcliff Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.04
Pender Crossing2 Bdrm2BR,1BA$0.86
Park Village Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.11
3543-3549 S George St35452BR,1BA$1.18
Beacon Pointe - Wilson2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1.19
College Court1 Bedroom - Upgraded1BR,1BA$1.16
Deerridge Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.20

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Elm City Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Elm City?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Elm City is at Legacy Lofts listed at $1,075.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Elm City Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Elm City Apartment is $825 at Stanton Pointe Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Elm City is starting from $779 at Pender Crossing.

What is the most affordable Elm City Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Elm City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Ravenwood Crossing and starts from $718.

Expert Rental Resources

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