
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Community Neighborhood of Greensboro, NC from $500 (13 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Community area of Greensboro.


317 Tate St

District at West Market Student Housing

CityView

610 Fairmont St

110 S Mendenhall St
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Downtown Community, Greensboro, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Community?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Community Studio Apartments | $836 | $695 | $865 |
| Downtown Community 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,508 | $805 | $1,804 |
| Downtown Community 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,719 | $624 | $2,359 |
| Downtown Community 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,529 | $1,400 | $2,919 |
| Downtown Community 4 Bedroom Apartments | $584 | $579 | $589 |
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There are currently 13 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Downtown Community Neighborhood of Greensboro, NC.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Community Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Community area of Greensboro, NC is a Studio unit found at District at West Market Student Housing priced from $850. CityView has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $939. Here are the most affordable Downtown Community apartments for rent in Greensboro, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| District at West Market Student Housing | Studios | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| CityView | O'Henry | 1BR,1BA | $939 |
| Cottages at Greensboro | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,033 |
| Mendenhall Square | 2 x 1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| Center Pointe | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,275 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Community, NC
As of January 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Community area is the $1.48 price per square foot 2 x 1 Model at Mendenhall Square in the in the Gorrell St. Community neighborhood starting from $1,199. The second greatest value Downtown Community apartment is the 126 Tate St Model at 126 Tate St, Unit 126-A starting at $1,250 with a $1.56 price per square foot in the Gorrell St. Community neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Community apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mendenhall Square | 2 x 1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| 126 Tate St, Unit 126-A | 126 Tate St | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Spring Street Apartments | Lilac | 1BR,1BA | $2.34 |
| CityView | Norfolk | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| Carroll at Bellemeade | 1x1a4b | 1BR,1BA | $2.16 |
| 1108 W Friendly Ave, Unit 1 | 1108 W Friendly Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| Greenway at Fisher Park | Westerwood | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
| Cottages at Greensboro | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| District at West Market Student Housing | Studios | Studio ,1BA | $2.66 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Community Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Community?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Community is under $1,589.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Community?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Community is CityView which is listed at $939, while the average apartment in Downtown Community costs $2,899.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Community?
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 16 regular apartments in Downtown Community that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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