Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Smith Homes Neighborhood of Greensboro, NC from $600 (80 Rentals)

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property at 3516 Lynhaven Dr

$850

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$850

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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3516 Lynhaven Dr

GreensboroNC27406

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property at 424 Beech St

$995

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$995

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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424 Beech St

GreensboroNC27401

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property at 1104 Logan St

$1,195

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$1,195

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

1104 Logan St

GreensboroNC27406
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Mendenhall Square
$1,199 - $1,340
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Mendenhall Square

512 S MendenhallGreensboro, NC 27403
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property at 104 S Josephine Boyd St

$1,295

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$1,295

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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104 S Josephine Boyd St

GreensboroNC27403
property at 301 W Terrell St

$1,295

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$1,295

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 15

301 W Terrell St

GreensboroNC27406

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The Inn at Greensboro
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Inn at Greensboro

1000 W Market StGreensboro, NC 27401
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Juliet Place II
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Juliet Place II

1200 W Vandalia RdGreensboro, NC 27406

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Smith Homes, Greensboro, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Smith Homes Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Smith Homes area of Greensboro, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Cross Creek priced from $925. YorkTowne Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Smith Homes apartments for rent in Greensboro, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cross Creek1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$925
YorkTowne Apartments1x1 7561BR,1BA$950
Meadowview Apartments & TownhomesStudio UpgradedStudio,1BA$975
The Gardens at Anthony HouseEvergreen (One Bed, One Bath)1BR,1BA$980
Legacy Pointe Apartments2BR - 1BTH2BR,1BA$995
CityViewO'Henry1BR,1BA$1,086
Juliet Place Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Smith Homes, NC

As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Smith Homes area is the $0.64 price per square foot 903 Martin St Model at 903 Martin St, Unit B in the in the Gorrell St. Community neighborhood starting from $1,295. The second greatest value Smith Homes apartment is the 4 Bedroom Model at Spring Garden Station - Luxury Student Living starting at $750 with a $0.55 price per square foot in the College Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Smith Homes apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
903 Martin St, Unit B903 Martin St3BR,1.5BA$0.64
Spring Garden Station - Luxury Student Living4 Bedroom4BR,4BA$0.55
Bailey Village (Not Student Housing)2B2BR,2BA$1.26
The Forest Apartments2BR - 2BTH2BR,2BA$1.08
102-G Wafco Lane, Unit G102-G Wafco Lane2BR,2BA$1.30
Legacy Pointe Apartments2BR - 1BTH2BR,1BA$1.05
704 Glover St, Unit 704 Glover St704 Glover St2BR,1BA$0.92
YorkTowne Apartments1x1 7561BR,1BA$1.26
409 N Cedar St, Unit D409 N Cedar St1BR,1BA$1.13
1806 Walker Ave, Unit D1806 Walker AveStudio ,1BA$1.33

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across North Carolina and customized analysis for Central Greensboro. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, pet-friendly features, features that make it easier to raise kids, proximity to transit, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Smith Homes Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Smith Homes?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Smith Homes is under $1,095.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Smith Homes?

The cheapest apartment in Smith Homes is Cross Creek which is listed at $925, while the average apartment in Smith Homes costs $1,745.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Smith Homes?

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 8 regular apartments in Smith Homes 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 Smith Homes?

Cheap apartments in Smith Homes have an average cost of $430 which is $1,315 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Smith Homes.

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