Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Greenville Neighborhood of Greenville, NC from $300 (19 Rentals)

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Forrest Acres
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Forrest Acres

900 Heath StGreenville, NC 27858
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Nathaniel Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Nathaniel Village

411 W 5th StGreenville, NC 27834
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Carolina Cove
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Carolina Cove

111 Lakeview TerGreenville, NC 27834
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Monticello
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Monticello

409 Paladin DrGreenville, NC 27834
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Cheyenne Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cheyenne Court

1085 Cheyenne CtGreenville, NC 27858
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Cross Creek
2 Bedroom Apartments

Cross Creek

855-955 Spring Forest RdGreenville, NC 27834
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Gladiolus Garden
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Gladiolus Garden

1333 E 10th StGreenville, NC 27858
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Treasure Cove
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Treasure Cove

3030 Adams BlvdGreenville, NC 27858
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402 Lewis Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

402 Lewis Street

402 Lewis StGreenville, NC 27858
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Downtown Greenville, Greenville, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Greenville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Greenville area of Greenville, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Larkin Lane Apartments priced from $695. Barrett Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $697. Here are the most affordable Downtown Greenville apartments for rent in Greenville, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Larkin Lane Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$695
Barrett Place Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$697
Elm Villa Apartments1 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$749
Wesley South at East CarolinaOne Bedroom Upstairs1BR,1BA$775
The Avery Apartments1A | Classic1BR,1BA$785

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Greenville, NC

As of January 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Greenville area is the $0.38 price per square foot 3BR/3BA - LUX Model at Carolina Creek in the in the Downtown Greenville neighborhood starting from $540. The second greatest value Downtown Greenville apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Keswick Apartments starting at $1,250 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the Magnolia Ridge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Greenville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Carolina Creek3BR/3BA - LUX3BR,3BA$0.38
Keswick Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.15
Eastern on 10thC13BR,3BA$0.72
Clubway ApartmentsGarden Apartment2BR,1BA$0.85
Barrett Place Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.16
Ashton Woods at East CarolinaTwo Bedroom 900sq ft2BR,1BA$1.16
Thirteen082 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.26
Larkin Lane Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.99
Paladin Apartments1BR 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.18
Wesley South at East CarolinaOne Bedroom Upstairs1BR,1BA$1.19

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Greenville, Greenville, NC

Ranked #5

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

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3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Greenville Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Greenville?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Greenville is under $849.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Greenville?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Greenville is Larkin Lane Apartments which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in Downtown Greenville costs $1,244.

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 105 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 $581 which is $663 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Greenville.

Expert Rental Resources

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Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!