Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Northwest I 40 Corridor Neighborhood of Greensboro, NC from $400 (147 Rentals)

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property at 3923 Overland Hts

$995

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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3923 Overland Hts

GreensboroNC27407

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property at 1408 Town St

$1,095

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1408 Town St

GreensboroNC27407
property at 5611 Hornaday Rd

$1,100

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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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Outer Northwest I 40 Corridor, Greensboro, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outer Northwest I 40 Corridor Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer Northwest I 40 Corridor area of Greensboro, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Lakewood priced from $725. The Retreat has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $755. Here are the most affordable Outer Northwest I 40 Corridor apartments for rent in Greensboro, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lakewood1BR/ 1BA1BR,1BA$725
The RetreatThe Ayers1BR,1BA$755
Market StationStudio DeluxeStudio,1BA$824
Yorkleigh Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$835
Pepper Tree Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$865
HAMPTONS AT COUNTRY PARK1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$877
Ridgewood Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$895
North Lakes1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$895
Broadstone Village1x1a1BR,1BA$899
Guilford Place Apartments.1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Northwest I 40 Corridor, NC

As of July 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer Northwest I 40 Corridor 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 Outer Northwest I 40 Corridor apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Morehead Apartments starting at $1,399 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the Madison Woods neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer Northwest I 40 Corridor apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
WestVueThe Bradford (Stand Alone)2BR,2.5BA$0.59
Morehead Apartments3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.09
Wendover At MeadowoodSpring2BR,2BA$1.16
Allerton PlaceStarmount with Sunroom2BR,2BA$1.14
The ArborsThe Cyprus3BR,1BA$0.96
Thomas Estates2BR/2 BA (Non-Balcony)2BR,2BA$1.09
Park Place2 Bed Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.09
Madison WoodsEvergreen2BR,1.5BA$1.18
Village Walk Apartments2 Bed, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.07
Lakewood1BR/ 1BA1BR,1BA$1.12

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Outer Northwest I 40 Corridor, Greensboro, and the greater Greensboro area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, apartment communities for the kids, proximity to transit, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer Northwest I 40 Corridor Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Outer Northwest I 40 Corridor?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Outer Northwest I 40 Corridor is under $899.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer Northwest I 40 Corridor?

The cheapest apartment in Outer Northwest I 40 Corridor is Lakewood which is listed at $725, while the average apartment in Outer Northwest I 40 Corridor costs $1,819.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outer Northwest I 40 Corridor?

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 84 regular apartments in Outer Northwest I 40 Corridor 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 Outer Northwest I 40 Corridor?

Cheap apartments in Outer Northwest I 40 Corridor have an average cost of $522 which is $1,297 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Northwest I 40 Corridor.

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