Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Thicket Neighborhood of Greensboro, NC from $500 (63 Rentals)

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property at 5661 Hornaday Rd

$1,195

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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5661 Hornaday Rd, Unit G

5661 Hornaday Rd
GreensboroNC27409

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property at 5611 Hornaday Rd

$1,200

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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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Colts Run Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Colts Run Apartments

2611 Merritt DrGreensboro, NC 27407
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3936 McIntosh St
3 Bedroom Apartments

3936 McIntosh St

3936 McIntosh StGreensboro, NC 27407
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The Arbors
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Arbors

4019 Hewitt StGreensboro, NC 27407

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Avery Square
1 Bedroom Apartments

Avery Square

401 Friendway RdGreensboro, NC 27410
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Willow Run
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Willow Run

327 Montrose DrGreensboro, NC 27407
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Park at Midtown
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park at Midtown

1 A Saint Croix PlGreensboro, NC 27410
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Legacy at Twin Oaks
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Legacy at Twin Oaks

5269 Hilltop RdGreensboro, NC 27407
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Millbrook Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Millbrook Apartments

1016-1101 E Barton StGreensboro, NC 27407
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The Thicket, Greensboro, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available The Thicket Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the The Thicket area of Greensboro, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at The Retreat priced from $765. Market Station has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $824. Here are the most affordable The Thicket apartments for rent in Greensboro, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The RetreatThe Ayers1BR,1BA$765
Market StationStudio DeluxeStudio,1BA$824
The ArborsThe Beech2BR,1BA$851
Ridgewood Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$895
Hunters ChaseThe Rose1BR,1BA$898
Legacy at Friendly ManorDean1BR,1BA$911
Guilford Place Apartments.1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$925
Edgewater Village01ARStudio,1BA$939
Sedgefield SquareThe Tate1BR,1BA$940
Wendover River OaksLatham1BR,1BA$943

Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Thicket, NC

As of June 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the The Thicket area is the $1.33 price per square foot Abbington Model at Abbington Place Apartments in the in the Timberbrooke neighborhood starting from $1,888. The second greatest value The Thicket 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 The Thicket apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Abbington Place ApartmentsAbbington3BR,2BA$1.33
Thomas Estates2BR/2 BA (Non-Balcony)2BR,2BA$1.09
Park Place2 Bed Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.06
Lafayette Landing Apartments & VillasThe Fort Raleigh1BR,1.5BA$1.28
The ArborsThe Beech2BR,1BA$0.90
Carolina Oaks1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.33
Grand Summit ApartmentsThe Denali1BR,1BA$1.25
Century Oaks on College1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.34
Ridgewood Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.24
The RetreatThe Ashland1BR,1BA$1.25

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The Thicket, Greensboro, NC

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Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across North Carolina and customized analysis for Southwestern Greensboro. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap The Thicket Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in The Thicket?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in The Thicket is under $943.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in The Thicket?

The cheapest apartment in The Thicket is The Retreat which is listed at $765, while the average apartment in The Thicket costs $1,701.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in The Thicket?

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 34 regular apartments in The Thicket 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 The Thicket?

Cheap apartments in The Thicket have an average cost of $131 which is $1,570 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in The Thicket.

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