
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Greenville Neighborhood of Greenville, NC from $300 (71 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Greenville area of Greenville.


Thirteen08

Cypress Gardens

600 Howell St

The Edge of Campus

Arlington Pointe

Wesley South at East Carolina

Campus Walk at East Carolina

411 E 5th St, Unit 20

1220 Battle St
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Wedgewood Arms Apartments

Total Monthly Price
125 Avery St, Unit 8

504 Davenport St

Ashton Woods at East Carolina

300 Higgs St

2421 Charles Blvd

Arlington Village Townhomes

The Gables at Brownlea

220 Wyndham Cir

Signature Place
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Southgate

132 Oakmont Dr, Unit Apt D

Meridian Park Apartments

Kings Place Apartments

Keswick Apartments

Brighton Park

Lakeside Apartments

508 E 11th St, Unit A-H

Forrest Acres

Nathaniel Village
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Carolina Cove

Monticello

Cheyenne Court

Oakmont Square Apartments

Winslow Pointe

Cross Creek

Breckenridge Court Apartments

Buccaneer Village

Gladiolus Garden

Treasure Cove
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Larkin Lane Apartments

First Street Duplexes

402 Lewis Street

Paladin West

The Gables East

3033 Adams Blvd

3020 Adams Blvd

3027 Adams Blvd

Cedar Creek Apartments

Cedar Court
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Downtown Greenville, Greenville, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Greenville?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Greenville Studio Apartments | $1,135 | $929 | $1,329 |
| Downtown Greenville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,142 | $710 | $1,950 |
| Downtown Greenville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,222 | $589 | $2,450 |
| Downtown Greenville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,148 | $485 | $1,950 |
| Downtown Greenville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $902 | $569 | $2,356 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 71 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Greenville Neighborhood of Greenville, NC.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Greenville Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Greenville area of Greenville, NC is a 2 Beds unit found at Winslow Pointe priced from $633. Thirteen08 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $735. Here are the most affordable Downtown Greenville apartments for rent in Greenville, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winslow Pointe | Magnolia | 2BR,2BA | $633 |
| Thirteen08 | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $735 |
| Cypress Gardens | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $740 |
| Elm Villa Apartments | 1 bed/1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Arlington Pointe | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Wesley South at East Carolina | One Bedroom Upstairs | 1BR,1BA | $805 |
| University Edge & Dickinson Lofts | 3BR/3BA - C1 | 3BR,3BA | $815 |
| Campus Walk at East Carolina | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| The Edge of Campus | One Bed/One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Wedgewood Arms Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apt | 1BR,1BA | $849 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Greenville, NC
As of May 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Greenville area is the $1.06 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Lakeside Apartments in the in the Downtown Greenville neighborhood starting from $1,375. The second greatest value Downtown Greenville apartment is the Magnolia Model at Winslow Pointe starting at $633 with a $0.52 price per square foot in the Downtown Greenville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Greenville apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside Apartments | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.06 |
| Winslow Pointe | Magnolia | 2BR,2BA | $0.52 |
| Meridian Park Apartments | Beacon 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.17 |
| Eastern on 10th | C1 | 3BR,3BA | $0.72 |
| Arlington Village Townhomes | 2BR/1.5B | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.94 |
| University Edge & Dickinson Lofts | 2BR/2BA - B1 | 2BR,2BA | $0.86 |
| Keswick Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.15 |
| Ashton Woods at East Carolina | Two Bedroom 750 sq ft | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Cypress Gardens | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Wesley South at East Carolina | One Bedroom Downstairs | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Greenville Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Greenville?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Greenville is Thirteen08 which is listed at $735, while the average apartment in Downtown Greenville costs $1,239.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 17 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Greenville?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Greenville have an average cost of $735 which is $504 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Greenville.
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