Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oakswest Neighborhood of Greensboro, NC from $517 (65 Rentals)

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property at 5611 Hornaday Rd

$1,025

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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5611 Hornaday Rd, Unit 5611-L

5611 Hornaday Rd
GreensboroNC27409

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Advenir at Adams Farm
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$1,188 - $1,984
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Advenir at Adams Farm

1338 Adams Farm PkyGreensboro, NC 27407
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property at 3907 Raintree Dr

$1,300

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$1,300
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3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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3907 Raintree Dr

GreensboroNC27407

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Colts Run Apartments
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Colts Run Apartments

2611 Merritt DrGreensboro, NC 27407
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Oakwood Apartments
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Oakwood Apartments

3739-3755 Oakwood DrGreensboro, NC 27407
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3936 McIntosh St
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3936 McIntosh St

3936 McIntosh StGreensboro, NC 27407
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The Arbors
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The Arbors

4019 Hewitt StGreensboro, NC 27407
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Bella Vista Apartments
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Bella Vista Apartments

1827-1843 Merritt DrGreensboro, NC 27407
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Millbrook Apartments
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Millbrook Apartments

1016-1101 E Barton StGreensboro, NC 27407
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3838 West Ave
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3838 West Ave

3838 West AveGreensboro, NC 27407
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Hanover Terrace
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Hanover Terrace

3911 Marchester WayGreensboro, 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 $705. Pepper Tree Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Oakswest apartments for rent in Greensboro, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The RetreatThe Ayers1BR,1BA$705
Pepper Tree Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$799
Village Walk Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$850
Guilford Place Apartments.1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$899
Retreat at Copper Creek - SMP1X1 Winston1BR,1BA$925
StonesthrowAddison 11BR,1BA$938
Nottingham1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$950
Millbrook Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath upgrade1BR,1BA$950
3838 West Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$950
Cedar Trace ApartmentsPrimrose1BR,1BA$965

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakswest, NC

As of August 24, 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/2 BA (Non-Balcony) Model at Thomas Estates starting at $1,250 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the Hewitt Area 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.
WestVueThe Bradford (Stand Alone)2BR,2.5BA$0.59
Thomas Estates2BR/2 BA (Non-Balcony)2BR,2BA$1.09
Park Place2 Bed Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.09
Residences at 18052 BR 1 BTH2BR,1BA$1.14
Carolina Oaks1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,2BA$1.36
Century Oaks on College1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.34
The Heights Townhomes2x12BR,1BA$1.39
Millbrook Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath upgrade1BR,1BA$1.36
Village Walk Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.27
The RetreatThe Ashland1BR,1BA$1.17

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $705, while the average apartment in Oakswest costs $1,315.

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 58 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 $285 which is $1,030 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oakswest.

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