
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oakswest Neighborhood of Greensboro, NC from $500 (12 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Oakswest area of Greensboro.


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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 | $1,379 | $1,379 | $1,379 |
| Oakswest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,180 | $755 | $2,050 |
| Oakswest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,304 | $950 | $1,926 |
| Oakswest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,647 | $1,200 | $2,200 |
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There are currently 12 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. Pepper Tree Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $835. 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 |
| Pepper Tree Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $835 |
| Village Walk Apartments | 1BR - 1BTH | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Millbrook Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Classic | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Guilford Place Apartments. | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakswest, NC
As of January 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oakswest area is the $1.18 price per square foot Maverick Townhome Model at Stonesthrow in the in the Hewitt Area neighborhood starting from $1,476. The second greatest value Oakswest apartment is the The Cyprus Model at The Arbors starting at $1,306 with a $1.14 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stonesthrow | Maverick Townhome | 3BR,2BA | $1.18 |
| The Arbors | The Cyprus | 3BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Thomas Estates | 2BR/2 BA (Non-Balcony) | 2BR,2BA | $1.09 |
| Park Place | 2 Bed Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.06 |
| Sedgefield Square | The Wendover | 2BR,2BA | $1.26 |
| The Residences at 1805 | 2 Bed 1 Bath Birch | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Century Oaks on College | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Millbrook Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Village Walk Apartments | 1BR - 1BTH | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| The Retreat | The Ashland | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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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 $1,650.
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 25 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 $151 which is $1,499 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oakswest.
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