Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Greenville Neighborhood of Greenville, NC from $300 (58 Rentals)

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408 W Moore St

GreenvilleNC27834

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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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Monticello
1 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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Park Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Village

3005-3017 Adams BlvdGreenville, NC 27858
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Gladiolus Garden
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Gladiolus Garden

1333 E 10th StGreenville, NC 27858
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The Gables East
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Gables East

115 Brownlea DrGreenville, NC 27858
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Spring Lake Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Spring Lake Apartments

945-955 Spring Forest RdGreenville, NC 27834
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Sycamore Hill
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sycamore Hill

411 E 5th StGreenville, NC 27858
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Cross Creek
2 Bedroom Apartments

Cross Creek

1154 Cross Creek CirGreenville, NC 27834
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Thirteen88
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Thirteen88

1308 E 10th StGreenville, NC 27858
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3030 Adams Blvd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3030 Adams Blvd

3030 Adams BlvdGreenville, NC 27858
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Paladin West
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Paladin West

401 Paladin DrGreenville, NC 27834
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Cedar Creek Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Creek Apartments

2919 Cedar Creek RdGreenville, NC 27834
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The Boundary at West End
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Boundary at West End

630 Cotanche StGreenville, NC 27858
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Moss Creek
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Moss Creek

2900 Sussex StGreenville, NC 27834
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Cedar Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Court

103 Cedar CtGreenville, 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 Studio unit found at Elm Villa Apartments priced from $599. Larkin Lane Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable Downtown Greenville apartments for rent in Greenville, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Elm Villa ApartmentsDiscover Modern Living at Elm Villa Apartments ...Studio,1BA$599
Larkin Lane Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$695
Barrett Place Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$697
The Province Greenville3x33BR,3BA$709
Cypress GardensOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$730
Wesley South at East CarolinaOne Bedroom Upstairs1BR,1BA$775
Paladin Apartments1BR 1 BA1BR,1BA$795
BrookridgeTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$800
University Edge and Dickinson Lofts3BR/3BA - C13BR,3BA$815
The Edge of CampusOne Bed/One Bath1BR,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Greenville, NC

As of August 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Greenville area is the $0.38 price per square foot 9th + Forbes Model at 9th + Forbes Luxury Student Living in the in the Downtown Greenville neighborhood starting from $725. The second greatest value Downtown Greenville apartment is the 3 Beds, 2.5 baths Model at The Lofts on 5th starting at $500 with a $0.33 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
9th + Forbes Luxury Student Living9th + Forbes4BR,4.5BA$0.38
The Lofts on 5th3 Beds, 2.5 baths3BR,2.5BA$0.33
Carolina Creek3BR/3BA - LUX3BR,3BA$0.38
Eastern on 10thC13BR,3BA$0.74
The District at Tar RiverFletcher2BR,2BA$0.72
Clubway ApartmentsGarden Apartment2BR,1BA$0.85
BrookridgeTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.80
Cedar CourtTwo Bedroom Townhomes2BR,1.5BA$0.87
Barrett Place Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.82
Larkin Lane Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.99

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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.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Downtown Greenville Neighborhood in Greenville, NC

Walk Score®

67 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

65 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

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 $825.

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 $1,580.

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 69 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 $463 which is $1,117 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Greenville.

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