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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 1 Bed unit found at Five Points Crossing priced from $500. Ravenwood Crossing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $528. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Elm City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Five Points CrossingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$500
Ravenwood Crossing2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$528
Pender CrossingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$663
Paladin Apartments1BR 1 BA1BR,1BA$795
Caswell at The Mills2 BED/1 BATH2BR,1BA$825

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

As of June 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Elm City area is the $1.14 price per square foot 3x2 Model at Waterford Place in the in the Southwest Greenville neighborhood starting from $1,423. The second greatest value Elm City apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Tiffany Square starting at $1,490 with a $1.24 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.
Waterford Place3x23BR,2BA$1.14
Tiffany Square3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.24
Ravenwood Crossing3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.61
Wellongate Apartments2TH2BR,1.5BA$1.14
Briarcliff Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.09
Beacon Pointe - Wilson2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1.19
College Court1 Bedroom - Upgraded1BR,1BA$1.16
Caswell at The Mills2 BED/1 BATH2BR,1BA$1.09
Five Points CrossingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.70
CameronA11BR,1BA$1.26

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Frequently Asked Questions about Elm City

What type of rentals are currently available in Elm City?

There are currently 43 Apartments for Rent in Elm City, NC with pricing that ranges from $663 to $2,200. There are also 49 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Elm City ranging from $700 to $2,600.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Elm City?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Elm City ranges from $700 to $2,600 with an average monthly rent of $1,237.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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