
Cheap Student Apartments for Rent in Greensboro, NC from $300 (31 Rentals)
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WestVue

Cottages at Greensboro

Campus Crossing Spring Garden

Reynolds Place Apartments

The Magnolia at Fisher Park

The Avenue Apartments
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The Sebastian Villages

Sebastian Place

Campus II

Sebastian Courtyard

Campus East Apartments

University Heights

Collegiate Commons
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University Park

Walker Avenue Apartments

Elevation Station at Howard

Chapman Place Apartments

Elevation Station at Highland

Campus Crossing on Lindell Student Apartments

Campus Crossing South
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Spartan Place Apartments

The Inn at Greensboro

The Edge Student Apartments

Spring Garden Station - Luxury Student Living

District at West Market Student Housing

University Village

University Landing II
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University Landing

Spartan Crossing Student Apartments

Cloisters and Foxfire Apartments
Greensboro, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Greensboro?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greensboro Studio Apartments | $1,063 | $780 | $2,385 |
| Greensboro 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,306 | $725 | $2,199 |
| Greensboro 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,485 | $614 | $3,572 |
| Greensboro 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,841 | $629 | $4,000 |
| Greensboro 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,927 | $539 | $3,762 |
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Cat • 1+ years in Greensboro
October 13, 2025Greensboro 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 Alexander Homes, Greensboro: Welcome Home to Spacious Living which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Greensboro costs $1,920.
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 3,708 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 $329 which is $1,591 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Greensboro.
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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back
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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts
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This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.