
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rankin Area Greensboro, NC from $500 (41 Rentals)
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Room in Condo on North O.Henry Boulevard

New Irving Heights

The Pointe at White Oak

Room in Townhome on Greenbriar Rd

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3304 Martin Ave, Unit A, Unit A

Cambridge Apartments

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LivGreen Gardens

Carolina Woods

The Oaks Gate City

The Enclave at 38 Twenty Two

27 North Apartments

3237 Yancey

3432 Wichita Pl

The Vue at Greensboro
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Lexington Commons

The Pointe at Irving Park

3214 Martin Ave

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Village 1373

Autumn Square

Valley Ridge

Oakwood Forest

Alexander Homes, Greensboro: Welcome Home to Spacious Living
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Ryan Street Apartments

Chapel Walk Apartments

Church and Flint

1504 Autumn Dr, Unit A, Unit A

Townsend Trace

Glen Haven Apartments

1723 E Cone Blvd

Unity Place Apartments
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Revolution Mill

Revolution Crossing

Palmer House

3407 Derby Pl

Grentton Place Apartments

1410 Maple St

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Rankin Area, Greensboro, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Rankin Area?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rankin Area Studio Apartments | $780 | $780 | $780 |
| Rankin Area 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,184 | $799 | $1,641 |
| Rankin Area 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,273 | $770 | $2,146 |
| Rankin Area 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,784 | $1,099 | $3,628 |
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There are currently 41 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Rankin Area Neighborhood of Greensboro, NC.
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Cheapest Available Rankin Area Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Rankin Area area of Greensboro, NC is a 2 Beds unit found at Printworks Mill Apartments priced from $684. Alexander Homes, Greensboro: Welcome Home to Spacious Living has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Rankin Area apartments for rent in Greensboro, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Printworks Mill Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $684 |
| Alexander Homes, Greensboro: Welcome Home to Spacious Living | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| New Irving Heights | Cypress | 2BR,1BA | $770 |
| The Pointe at White Oak | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Cambridge Apartments | 1 BR - 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Summit Village Apartments | Birch Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Carolina Woods | The Bonelli | 2BR,1BA | $915 |
| The Oaks Gate City | 2 Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $927 |
| The Enclave at 38 Twenty Two | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $935 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rankin Area, NC
As of May 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rankin Area area is the $1.12 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Summit View in the in the Spicewood neighborhood starting from $1,290. The second greatest value Rankin Area apartment is the 2 Bedrooms Model at Blackthorn Apartments of Greensboro starting at $1,235 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the New Irving Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rankin Area apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summit View | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.12 |
| Blackthorn Apartments of Greensboro | 2 Bedrooms | 2BR,2BA | $1.18 |
| The Oaks Gate City | 2 Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| Spencer Crossing | 11 | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| Lexington Commons | The Lexington | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.07 |
| The Vue at Greensboro | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.09 |
| 3304 Martin Ave, Unit A | 3304 Martin Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Carolina Woods | The Bonelli | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| New Irving Heights | Chestnut | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| Alexander Homes, Greensboro: Welcome Home to Spacious Living | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rankin Area Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rankin Area?
The cheapest apartment in Rankin Area is Alexander Homes, Greensboro: Welcome Home to Spacious Living which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Rankin Area costs $1,475.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Rankin Area?
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 Rankin Area 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 Rankin Area?
Cheap apartments in Rankin Area have an average cost of $204 which is $1,271 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rankin Area.
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