Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southside Neighborhood of Greensboro, NC from $500 (74 Rentals)

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property at 230 S Park Dr

$915

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230 S Park Dr

GreensboroNC27401
property at 424 Beech St

$995

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424 Beech St

GreensboroNC27401

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property at 1004 Idlewood Dr

$1,175

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1004 Idlewood Dr

GreensboroNC27408
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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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Chestnut Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chestnut Court

757 Chestnut StGreensboro, NC 27405
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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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Park South Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Park South Apartments

230 South Park DrGreensboro, NC 27401
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Willow Ridge
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Willow Ridge

2031 Willow RdGreensboro, NC 27406
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Spring Manor Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Spring Manor Apartments

400 W Meadowview RdGreensboro, NC 27406
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Cottage Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cottage Gardens

301-307 AvalonGreensboro, NC 27401

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Southside, Greensboro, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southside area of Greensboro, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at The Magnolia at Fisher Park priced from $895. Meadowview Apartments & Townhomes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $975. Here are the most affordable Southside apartments for rent in Greensboro, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Magnolia at Fisher ParkRear Layout1BR,1BA$895
Meadowview Apartments & TownhomesStudio UpgradedStudio,1BA$975
CityViewO'Henry1BR,1BA$1,086
Mendenhall Square2 x 12BR,1BA$1,199
Latham Park Manor2 Bdrm TH Full Remodel2BR,1BA$1,250
2012 Maywood St2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southside, NC

As of May 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southside 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 Southside apartment is the Athena Premium Model at Reynolds Place Apartments starting at $1,575 with a $1.34 price per square foot in the College Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southside 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
Reynolds Place ApartmentsAthena Premium2BR,2BA$1.34
Bailey Village (Not Student Housing)2B2BR,2BA$1.26
102-G Wafco Lane, Unit G102-G Wafco Lane2BR,2BA$1.30
817 N Elm St, Unit A817 N Elm St1BR,1BA$0.80
2012 Maywood St2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.34
704 Glover St, Unit 704 Glover St704 Glover St2BR,1BA$0.92
409 N Cedar St, Unit D409 N Cedar St1BR,1BA$1.13
Cottages at GreensboroB12BR,1BA$0.87
1806 Walker Ave, Unit D1806 Walker AveStudio ,1BA$1.33

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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

Our team compiles millions of data points to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Greensboro, NC. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, apartment communities for the kids, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southside Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Southside?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southside is under $1,250.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southside?

The cheapest apartment in Southside is The Magnolia at Fisher Park which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in Southside costs $1,800.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southside?

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 12 regular apartments in Southside 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 Southside?

Cheap apartments in Southside have an average cost of $542 which is $1,258 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southside.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

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