
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Greensboro, NC from $500 (17 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown area of Greensboro.


1222 W Market St, Unit 1222-A

828 N Elm St

723 N Church St

753 Chestnut St

District at West Market Student Housing

313 Tate St

CityView

110 S Mendenhall St

800 Arlington St
Downtown, Greensboro, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Studio Apartments | $813 | $675 | $865 |
| Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,510 | $695 | $1,779 |
| Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,787 | $624 | $2,462 |
| Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,478 | $1,195 | $2,919 |
| Downtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $584 | $579 | $589 |
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There are currently 17 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Neighborhood of Greensboro, NC.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown area of Greensboro, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Latham Park Manor priced from $835. District at West Market Student Housing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Downtown apartments for rent in Greensboro, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latham Park Manor | 1 Bdrm Garden | 1BR,1BA | $835 |
| District at West Market Student Housing | Studios | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| CityView | O'Henry | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| Cottages at Greensboro | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,033 |
| Mendenhall Square | 2 x 1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,199 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, NC
As of November 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $1.09 price per square foot 817 N Elm St Model at 817 N Elm St, Unit H in the in the Gorrell St. Community neighborhood starting from $1,195. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the 2 x 1 Model at Mendenhall Square starting at $1,199 with a $1.48 price per square foot in the Gorrell St. Community neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 817 N Elm St, Unit H | 817 N Elm St | 3BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| Mendenhall Square | 2 x 1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Spring Street Apartments | Lilac | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| Greenway at Fisher Park | Crosley | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| 614 S Mendenhall St, Unit 614-A | 614 S Mendenhall St | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Carroll at Bellemeade | 1x1a4b | 1BR,1BA | $2.16 |
| CityView | O'Henry | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| Latham Park Manor | 1 Bdrm Garden | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Cottages at Greensboro | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| 1218 W Market St, Unit 1218-C | 1218 W Market St | Studio ,1BA | $2.27 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown is under $1,443.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown is Latham Park Manor which is listed at $835, while the average apartment in Downtown costs $2,899.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown?
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 that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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