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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Greensboro, NC

Pricing Updated: 08/04/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Greensboro, NC area range in price from $579 to $8,554 with an overall median price of $1,598. The three Greensboro neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are McConnell Rd Community at $850, Outer Downtown Greensboro at $800, and Spring Valley at $605. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Greensboro Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
McConnell Rd Community$950$8504
Outer Downtown Greensboro$955$8008
Spring Valley$1,100$605137
Rolling Roads$1,107$605168
Swathmore Avenue Industrial Park$1,282$67510
College Forest$1,299$57923
Eastside Park$1,299$57923
Franklin Blvd Shirley Lane$1,299$57927
Glendale Hills$1,299$57926
Heath Community$1,299$57920

Cheapest Available Greensboro Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Greensboro, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Lakewood in the Madison Woods neighborhood priced from $710. Ridgewood Apartments in the Madison Woods neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $795. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Greensboro apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lakewood1BR/ 1BA1BR,1BA$710
Ridgewood Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$795
Farmwood Gardens1x11BR,1BA$799
The RetreatThe Ayers1BR,1BA$800
Suffolk Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$825
District at West Market Student HousingStudiosStudio,1BA$825
Cambridge Apartments1 BR - 1 BA1BR,1BA$825
Summit Village ApartmentsMaple Studio Renovated1BR,1BA$830

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Greensboro, NC

As of August 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Greensboro area is the $1.03 price per square foot 2BR/2BA Balcony Model at Woodland Heights of Greensboro in the in the Wilpar Estates neighborhood starting from $1,225. The second greatest value Greensboro apartment is the 3BR/3BA Model at School at Spring Garden Student Apartments starting at $660 with a $0.58 price per square foot in the College Hill 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.
Woodland Heights of Greensboro2BR/2BA Balcony2BR,2BA$1.03
School at Spring Garden Student Apartments3BR/3BA3BR,3BA$0.58
Pepperstone222BR,2BA$0.98
Park Place2 Bed Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.06
Campus Crossing Spring GardenDesigner Style 3 Bed X 2 Bath with Patio a Lindell3BR,2BA$0.58
Lemans at LawndaleThe Bonelli2BR,1BA$1.01
Alexander Homes, Greensboro: Welcome Home2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.99
3600 Cannan Forest Dr, Unit 3600-D3600 Cannan Forest Dr2BR,1BA$1.03
1213 Gatewood Ave1213 Gatewood Ave2BR,1BA$1.06
315 E Florida St, Unit F315 E Florida St2BR,1BA$1.06

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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.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Greensboro, NC

Ranked #5

Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Greensboro, NC

Walk Score®

45 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

39 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $830.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Greensboro?

The cheapest apartment in Greensboro is Lakewood which is listed at $710, while the average apartment in Greensboro costs $1,598.

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 1,583 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 $371 which is $1,227 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Greensboro.

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