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property at 407 Sykes Ave

$825

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$825

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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407 Sykes Ave, Unit D

407 Sykes Ave
GreensboroNC27405
property at 7734 US-29

$845 - $1,895

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7734 US-29

Browns SummitNC27214
property at 1500 Autumn Dr

$850

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$850

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1500 Autumn Dr, Unit 1

1500 Autumn Dr
GreensboroNC27405

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property at 2556 Ambassador Ct

$950

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$950

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$950

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Apr 15

2556 Ambassador Ct

High PointNC27265

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property at 2624 Randleman Rd

$950

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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2624 Randleman Rd, Unit A

2624 Randleman Rd
GreensboroNC27406

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property at 1041 W Barton St

$995

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$995

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$995

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1041 W Barton St

GreensboroNC27407
property at 1041 W Barton St

$995

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$995

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$995

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1041 W Barton St

GreensboroNC27407
property at 210 Woodnell St

$995

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$995

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210 Woodnell St

GreensboroNC27405
property at 602 Warren St

$1,000

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$1,000

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$1,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 1

602 Warren St

GreensboroNC27403

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Greensboro, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Greensboro, NC

Pricing Updated: 03/21/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Greensboro, NC area range in price from $445 to $4,000 with an overall median price of $2,169. The three Greensboro neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Charles Aycock Summit Ave at $895, O Henry Oaks at $725, and Forest Valley at $1,195. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Greensboro Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Charles Aycock Summit Ave$895$8951
O Henry Oaks$1,112$7253
Forest Valley$1,195$1,1951
Phillips Avenue$1,200$8502
Swathmore Avenue Industrial Park$1,350$69511
Green Valley$1,450$1,3002
Lincoln Heights Bluford Heights$1,548$9953
Fairfield$1,597$69511
Southpark$1,597$1,05010
Rainbow Meadowood$1,600$79546

Cheapest Available Greensboro Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Greensboro, NC is a 2 Beds unit found at Printworks Mill Apartments in the Cumberland neighborhood priced from $684. Alexander Homes, Greensboro: Welcome Home to Spacious Living in the Cumberland neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Greensboro apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Printworks Mill ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$684
Alexander Homes, Greensboro: Welcome Home to Spacious Living1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$750
The RetreatThe Ayers1BR,1BA$760
Greenwood Gardens900-H2BR,1BA$778
Market StationStudio SmallStudio,1BA$799
The Pointe at White Oak1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$799
Farmwood Gardens1x11BR,1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Greensboro, NC

As of March 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Greensboro area is the $0.64 price per square foot 903 Martin St Model at 903 Martin St, Unit B in the in the Gorrell St. Community neighborhood starting from $1,295. The second greatest value Greensboro apartment is the The Bradford (Stand Alone) Model at WestVue starting at $830 with a $0.60 price per square foot in the Madison Woods 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.
903 Martin St, Unit B903 Martin St3BR,1.5BA$0.64
WestVueThe Bradford (Stand Alone)2BR,2.5BA$0.60
Ridgewood Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.94
The Oaks Gate City2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$0.94
Lemans at LawndaleThe Bonelli2BR,1BA$1.01
Latham Park Manor2 Bdrm TH2BR,1BA$0.96
3304 Martin Ave, Unit A3304 Martin Ave2BR,1BA$1.03
409 Sykes Ave, Unit 409-A409 Sykes Ave2BR,1BA$1.03
1815 McKnight Mill Rd, Unit 1815-A1815 McKnight Mill Rd2BR,1BA$1.00
1213 Gatewood Ave1213 Gatewood Ave2BR,1BA$1.03

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Cat1+ years in Greensboro

October 13, 2025

Greensboro 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 Greensboro

What type of rentals are currently available in Greensboro?

There are currently 699 Apartments for Rent in Greensboro, NC with pricing that ranges from $539 to $3,968. There are also 479 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Greensboro ranging from $485 to $4,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Greensboro?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Greensboro ranges from $485 to $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,656.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Greensboro?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Greensboro range from $629 to $3,861, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,025 to $3,495. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,375 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $539.

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