Cheap Apartments for Rent in Greensboro, NC from $300 (197 Rentals)

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The Retreat
$760 - $1,145
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$742 - $1,127
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$760 - $1,145
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The Retreat

4203-21 Hewitt StGreensboro, NC 27407
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Greenwood Gardens
$778 - $995
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$693 - $910
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$85

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$778 - $995
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Greenwood Gardens

904 Lowdermilk StGreensboro, NC 27401
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New Irving Heights
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$780 - $1,855
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$699 - $1,774
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$81

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$780 - $1,855
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New Irving Heights

900 E Cone BlvdGreensboro, NC 27405
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Ridgewood Apartments
$795 - $1,295
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$745 - $1,245
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$50

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$795 - $1,295
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Ridgewood Apartments

4616 Mercury DrGreensboro, NC 27410
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Lemans at Lawndale
$800 - $1,275
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$785 - $1,260
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$15

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$800 - $1,275
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Lemans at Lawndale

2005 W Cone BlvdGreensboro, NC 27408
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Cambridge Apartments
$825 - $950
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$825 - $950

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$825 - $950
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Cambridge Apartments

3300 N Elm StGreensboro, NC 27405
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Village Walk Apartments
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$850 - $950
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$730 - $830
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$120

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$850 - $950
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Village Walk Apartments

3216 S Holden RdGreensboro, NC 27407
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Legacy Pointe Apartments
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$875 - $1,050
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$830 - $1,005
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$45

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$875 - $1,050
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 20

Legacy Pointe Apartments

9 Summertree LnGreensboro, NC 27406
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Where to Rent in Greensboro: Top Affordable Neighborhoods for Families and Singles

Discover our local expert's top affordable neighborhoods for renting in Greensboro, NC. Find your perfect Greensboro apartments for rent, whether you're looking for downtown action, historic charm, or a great commute.

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Millbrook Apartments
$875 - $1,195
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$805 - $1,125
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$70

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$875 - $1,195
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Millbrook Apartments

1016-1101 E Barton StGreensboro, NC 27407
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Treybrooke Village Apartments
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$887 - $1,421
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$857 - $1,391
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$30

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$887 - $1,421
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Treybrooke Village Apartments

117 Teakwood DrGreensboro, NC 27406
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Village 1373
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$888 - $1,444
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$861 - $1,417
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$27

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$888 - $1,444
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Village 1373

1373 Lees Chapel RdGreensboro, NC 27455
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CityView
$912 - $1,704
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$862 - $1,654
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$912 - $1,704
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CityView

316 King StGreensboro, NC 27406
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Legacy on Elm Apartments
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$915 - $1,350
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$880 - $1,315
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$35

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$915 - $1,350
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Legacy on Elm Apartments

8 Covey LnGreensboro, NC 27406
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Greensboro, NC

Pricing Updated: 03/05/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Greensboro, NC area range in price from $309 to $10,800 with an overall median price of $1,999. The three Greensboro neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Outer Downtown Greensboro at $775, First Farmington Apartments at $700, and Lake Ridge at $795. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Greensboro Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Outer Downtown Greensboro$955$77520
First Farmington Apartments$1,230$70054
Lake Ridge$1,245$79568
College Forest$1,295$57952
Eastside Park$1,295$57951
Heath Community$1,295$57938
Lowdermilk Area$1,295$57949
McConnell Rd Community$1,295$77517
Tolbert$1,295$57927
Swans Landing$1,299$84539

Cheapest Available Greensboro Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Greensboro, NC is a 2 Beds unit found at Terrace at Olde Battleground in the Dellwood Park neighborhood priced from $119. Printworks Mill Apartments in the Cumberland neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $684. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Greensboro apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Terrace at Olde Battleground2 Beds | 1.5 Bath2BR,1BA$119
Printworks Mill ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$684
Lakewood1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$710
The RetreatThe Ayers1BR,1BA$760
Greenwood Gardens900-H2BR,1BA$778
Market StationStudio SmallStudio,1BA$799
The Pointe at White Oak1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Greensboro, NC

As of March 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Greensboro area is the $0.60 price per square foot The Bradford (Stand Alone) Model at WestVue in the in the Madison Woods neighborhood starting from $830. The second greatest value Greensboro apartment is the 2 Bed Townhome Model at Park Place starting at $1,109 with a $1.06 price per square foot in the Madison Woods neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Greensboro apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
WestVueThe Bradford (Stand Alone)2BR,2.5BA$0.60
Park Place2 Bed Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.06
Ridgewood Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.94
The Oaks Gate City2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$0.94
Latham Park Manor2 Bdrm TH2BR,1BA$0.96
Alexander Homes, Greensboro: Welcome Home to Spacious Living2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.99
1815 McKnight Mill Rd, Unit 1815-A1815 McKnight Mill Rd2BR,1BA$1.00
3304 Martin Ave, Unit A3304 Martin Ave2BR,1BA$1.03
Greenwood Gardens904-C2BR,1BA$1.06
909 Spring Garden St, Unit 909 Spring Garden Street909 Spring Garden St3BR,3BA$1.00

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Greensboro Overview

Greensboro, North Carolina is a clean, picturesque, modern and well maintained city that is located just hours from the Blue Ridge Mountains and coast and 90 minutes from Raleigh. Greensboro is one of the highest populated cities in North Carolina and has plenty to offer residents in things to do as well as great options in apartments in Greensboro to live. The city is surrounded by great food and restaurants, a thriving downtown area, local entertainment and is easy to travel to and from. Greensboro is located close to an airport as well. While driving is common -with an average commute of 20 minutes and an intersection of many interstate and local US highways- many residents also opt to walk and cycle in order to get around the city.

Why live in Greensboro, NC?

Greensboro is a safe and peaceful, yet lively city that is surrounded by historical landmarks, culture and a strong sense of community. Thus, Greensboro is a great place to put down roots for a family. Residents looking for homes enjoy affordable housing in beautifully constructed homes throughout the city, while renters truly have it made with plenty of wonderful options in affordable Greensboro apartments available to them. Jobs are steady and thus, unemployment for residents is on the lower end. The healthcare industry is a booming one in Greensboro. Greensboro is also one of the nation's top ten green cities.

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Cat1+ years in Greensboro

October 13, 2025

Greensboro is a beautiful community, especially if you're able to live in some of the nicer areas. While there are some neighborhoods that are a little run down, I would say I have never felt out of place in Greensboro--- everyone is friendly, the schools are nice, and there is a good sense of community.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Greensboro Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Greensboro?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Greensboro is under $799.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Greensboro?

The cheapest apartment in Greensboro is Terrace at Olde Battleground which is listed at $494, while the average apartment in Greensboro costs $1,999.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Greensboro?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 3,630 regular apartments in Greensboro that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Greensboro?

Cheap apartments in Greensboro have an average cost of $367 which is $1,632 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Greensboro.

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