Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Greensboro Neighborhood of Greensboro, NC from $400 (41 Rentals)

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Parker Place
2 Bedroom Apartments

Parker Place

4300 ParkerGreensboro, NC 27405

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Autumn Square
2 Bedroom Apartments

Autumn Square

1500-1508 Autumn DrGreensboro, NC 27405
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The Inn at Greensboro
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Inn at Greensboro

1000 W Market StGreensboro, NC 27401
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Chestnut Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

Chestnut Court

757 Chestnut StGreensboro, NC 27405
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Park South Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Park South Apartments

230 South Park DrGreensboro, NC 27401
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Spring Manor Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Spring Manor Apartments

400 W Meadowview RdGreensboro, NC 27406
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Asberry Courts
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Asberry Courts

1230 S Eugene StGreensboro, NC 27406
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Vernon Building
1 Bedroom Apartments

Vernon Building

236-238 S Elm StGreensboro, NC 27401
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Downtown Greensboro, Greensboro, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Greensboro Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Greensboro area of Greensboro, NC is a 2 Beds unit found at Alexander Homes, Greensboro: Welcome Home priced from $850. Cottage Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Downtown Greensboro apartments for rent in Greensboro, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Alexander Homes, Greensboro: Welcome Home2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$850
Cottage GardensAffordable Single-Story 2-Bedroom Apartment at ...2BR,1BA$895
Meadowview Apartments & TownhomesUpdated StudioStudio,1BA$925
Beck Street Apartments2 Bed/2.5 Bath2BR,2BA$950
Legacy Crossing Apartments2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$955
Stonesthrow Apartment HomesDevin2BR,1BA$1,009
The Townhomes at Willow Oaks2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,042

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Greensboro, NC

As of June 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Greensboro area is the $1.12 price per square foot Kylie Townhome Model at Stonesthrow Apartment Homes in the in the Autumn Villas neighborhood starting from $1,181. The second greatest value Downtown Greensboro apartment is the Designer Style 3 Bed X 2 Bath with Patio a Lindell Model at Campus Crossing Spring Garden starting at $605 with a $0.58 price per square foot in the College Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Greensboro apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Stonesthrow Apartment HomesKylie Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.12
Campus Crossing Spring GardenDesigner Style 3 Bed X 2 Bath with Patio a Lindell3BR,2BA$0.58
Legacy Crossing Apartments2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$1.09
The Townhomes at Willow Oaks2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.21
Alexander Homes, Greensboro: Welcome Home2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.99
Beck Street Apartments2 Bed/2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$1.18
716 Marsh St, Unit 10716 Marsh St2BR,1BA$1.13
317 E Florida St, Unit 317-C317 E Florida St2BR,1BA$1.03
315 E Florida St, Unit F315 E Florida St2BR,1BA$1.06
Cottage GardensAffordable Single-Story 2-Bedroom Apartment at ...2BR,1BA$1.26

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Downtown Greensboro, Greensboro, NC

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities and towns across the United States, including Greensboro. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Greensboro Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Greensboro?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Greensboro is Juniper Ridge I which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Downtown Greensboro costs $1,620.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 7 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Greensboro?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Greensboro have an average cost of $402 which is $1,218 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Greensboro.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

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