Cheap Apartments for Rent in Greenville, NC from $550 (176 Rentals)

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206 S Elm St

GreenvilleNC27858
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3150 Boardwalk LnGreenville, NC 27834
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property at 1104 E 10th St
$875

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Base Rent$875
Total Monthly Price$875
4 Bedroom, 4.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Aug 1, 2027
Furnished

1104 E 10th St

GreenvilleNC27858

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property at 804 Forbes St
$899

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Base Rent$899
Total Monthly Price$899
4 Bedroom, 4.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Aug 1, 2027
Furnished

804 Forbes St

GreenvilleNC27858

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Greenville, NC

Pricing Updated: 09/08/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Greenville, NC area range in price from $550 to $4,710 with an overall median price of $1,151. The three Greenville neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are River Park North at $925, Uptown Greenville at $1,025, and Downtown Greenville at $1,088. Here is today’s list of the top 6 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Greenville Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
River Park North$925$559136
Uptown Greenville$1,025$550216
Downtown Greenville$1,088$550189
West Greenville$1,199$550311
Southwest Greenville$1,200$550254
Southeast Greenville$1,250$550435

Cheapest Available Greenville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Greenville, NC is a 2 Beds unit found at Winslow Pointe in the Downtown Greenville neighborhood priced from $633. Elm Villa Apartments in the Downtown Greenville neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $649. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Greenville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Winslow PointeMagnolia2BR,2BA$633
Elm Villa Apartments1 bed/1 bath (small)Studio,1BA$649
Azalea GardensClassic1BR,1BA$650
The Horizon Student LivingThe Dickinson - 2028 Spring Lease (Horizon)4BR,4BA$705
The Province Greenville4x4A4BR,4BA$715
Summer Green ApartmentsStandard 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$725
Barrett Place Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$735
Thirteen081 Bedroom1BR,1BA$735
Arlington Pointe1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$750
Wesley South at East CarolinaOne Bedroom Upstairs1BR,1BA$805

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Greenville, NC

As of September 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Greenville area is the $0.46 price per square foot 3BR/3BA - PREMIUM Model at Carolina Creek in the in the Downtown Greenville neighborhood starting from $655. The second greatest value Greenville apartment is the Premium Model at Pirates Cove Student Living starting at $700 with a $0.51 price per square foot in the River Park North neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Greenville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Carolina Creek3BR/3BA - PREMIUM3BR,3BA$0.46
Pirates Cove Student LivingPremium3BR,3BA$0.51
Waterford Place2x22BR,2BA$0.87
Centre Court Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.83
Yugo Greenville Uptown3 Bed, 3 Bath3BR,3BA$0.67
Winslow PointeMagnolia2BR,2BA$0.52
Eastern on 10thC13BR,3BA$0.73
The Grove GreenvilleJoyner2BR,1.5BA$0.61
Arlington Village Townhomes2/1.5 - A2BR,1.5BA$0.95
The Landing Student Living2x22BR,2BA$0.99

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Greenville Overview

Located in the inner coastal plain of Eastern North Carolina, Greenville serves as the county seat of Pitt County. Although the official population of the city is about 92,000 residents, there are an additional 179,000 people who live within the Greenville Metropolitan Area. Today, Greenville has grown in many ways and is considered an educational, health, and entertainment hub. Here is what you need to know about apartments in Greenville.

Why live in Greenville, NC?

Whether you want to launch your career or have a young family, there are several reasons to look for Greenville apartments. The vibrant economy of the city presents great opportunities. Greenville is also a health and education hub, with great elementary schools, middle schools, high schools, and higher learning institutions. The weather is great, and the transport network makes it easy to get from one place to another. Apart from the rich culture, Greenville is also a renowned shopping destination and home to top sports teams and facilities. More to this, the city has numerous apartments from which you can choose.

Greenville, NC
Population: 93,137

Ranked #350

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Greenville Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Greenville?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Greenville is under $805.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Greenville?

The cheapest apartment in Greenville is Azalea Gardens which is listed at $650, while the average apartment in Greenville costs $1,151.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Greenville?

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 424 regular apartments in Greenville 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 Greenville?

Cheap apartments in Greenville have an average cost of $563 which is $588 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Greenville.

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