
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oakswest Neighborhood of Greensboro, NC from $500 (72 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Oakswest area of Greensboro.


The Retreat

Village Walk Apartments

Pepper Tree Apartments

Hunters Chase

Retreat at Copper Creek - SMP

Nottingham

Guilford Place Apartments.

Sedgefield Square

Cedar Trace
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Sedgefield Gardens

The Heights Townhomes

Residences at 1805

Wendover River Oaks

Wendover At Meadowood

Stonesthrow

The Cypress

Lodge at Lakeshore

1408 Town St

West End Lofts
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Century Oaks on College

Carolina Oaks

LYNX Gate City

3718 West Ave

The Amesbury on West Market

1006 Rucker St

Addison Point

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Advenir at Adams Farm

Bridford Lake Apartments

2330 W Vandalia Rd
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Hawthorne Bridford

903 Hanahan Ct, Unit 2B

729 Shelby Dr, Unit B

Comet Greensboro

Thomas Estates

Abbington Place Apartments

Bridford West

The Retreat at Sedgefield

4227 Edith Ln

4407 Cornell Ave
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803 Moultrie Ct, Unit E

Colts Run Apartments

The Heights Townhomes

Oakwood Apartments

3936 McIntosh St

Cedar Fork Apartments

The Arbors

Bella Vista Apartments

The Village of Nantucket

Millbrook Apartments
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Oakswest, Greensboro, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Oakswest?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakswest Studio Apartments | $1,649 | $1,649 | $1,649 |
| Oakswest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,171 | $755 | $1,537 |
| Oakswest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,356 | $830 | $1,936 |
| Oakswest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,626 | $740 | $2,465 |
| Oakswest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $740 | $669 | $819 |
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There are currently 72 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Oakswest Neighborhood of Greensboro, NC.
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Cheapest Available Oakswest Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Oakswest area of Greensboro, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at The Retreat priced from $755. Village Walk Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Oakswest apartments for rent in Greensboro, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Retreat | The Ayers | 1BR,1BA | $755 |
| Village Walk Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Pepper Tree Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $865 |
| The Arbors | The Beech | 2BR,1BA | $874 |
| Hunters Chase | The Rose | 1BR,1BA | $922 |
| Nottingham | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Guilford Place Apartments. | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Sedgefield Square | The Greensboro | 1BR,1BA | $930 |
| Cedar Trace | Primrose | 1BR,1BA | $965 |
| Sedgefield Gardens | Model 1A | 1BR,1BA | $980 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakswest, NC
As of July 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oakswest area is the $0.59 price per square foot The Bradford (Stand Alone) Model at WestVue in the in the Madison Woods neighborhood starting from $810. The second greatest value Oakswest apartment is the 2BR Model at 600 Station Square Apartments starting at $1,399 with a $1.16 price per square foot in the Madison Woods neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Oakswest apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| WestVue | The Bradford (Stand Alone) | 2BR,2.5BA | $0.59 |
| 600 Station Square Apartments | 2BR | 2BR,2BA | $1.16 |
| The Arbors | The Cyprus | 3BR,1BA | $0.98 |
| Thomas Estates | 2BR/2 BA (Non-Balcony) | 2BR,2BA | $1.09 |
| Park Place | 2 Bed Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.08 |
| Wendover At Meadowood | Autumn | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Carolina Oaks | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,2BA | $1.33 |
| Century Oaks on College | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Village Walk Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| The Retreat | The Ashland | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oakswest Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Oakswest?
The cheapest apartment in Oakswest is The Retreat which is listed at $755, while the average apartment in Oakswest costs $1,696.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Oakswest?
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 57 regular apartments in Oakswest 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 Oakswest?
Cheap apartments in Oakswest have an average cost of $290 which is $1,406 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oakswest.
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