Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oakswest Neighborhood of Greensboro, NC from $500 (14 Rentals)

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Colts Run Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Colts Run Apartments

2611 Merritt DrGreensboro, NC 27407
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The Heights Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Heights Townhomes

3802 Overland HtsGreensboro, NC 27407
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2 Bedroom Apartments

Oakwood Apartments

3739-3755 Oakwood DrGreensboro, NC 27407
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3936 McIntosh St
3 Bedroom Apartments

3936 McIntosh St

3936 McIntosh StGreensboro, NC 27407
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The Arbors
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Arbors

4019 Hewitt StGreensboro, NC 27407

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Oakswest, Greensboro, NC Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The RetreatThe Ayers1BR,1BA$755
Pepper Tree Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$835
Village Walk Apartments1BR - 1BTH1BR,1BA$850
Guilford Place Apartments.1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$895
Retreat at Copper Creek - SMP1X1 Winston1BR,1BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakswest, NC

As of December 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Oakswest area is the $1.09 price per square foot 2BR/2 BA (Non-Balcony) Model at Thomas Estates in the in the Hewitt Area neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value Oakswest apartment is the 2 Bed Townhome Model at Park Place starting at $1,109 with a $1.06 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Thomas Estates2BR/2 BA (Non-Balcony)2BR,2BA$1.09
Park Place2 Bed Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.06
Bridford Lake ApartmentsThe Biltmore2BR,1BA$1.33
The Residences at 18052 Bed 1.5 Bath Town Home Oak2BR,1.5BA$1.08
The ArborsThe Beech2BR,1BA$1.08
Abbington Place ApartmentsHilltop1BR,1BA$1.30
Century Oaks on College1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.22
StonesthrowAddison 11BR,1BA$1.30
Village Walk Apartments1BR - 1BTH1BR,1BA$1.27
The RetreatThe Ashland1BR,1BA$1.24

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Oakswest, Greensboro, NC

Ranked #8

Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across North Carolina, including Greensboro. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 $1,685.

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 31 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 $156 which is $1,529 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oakswest.

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