
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Greenville Neighborhood of Greenville, NC from $300 (71 Rentals)
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Cypress Gardens

Nathaniel Village

Arlington Pointe

600 Howell St

1220 Battle St

Wesley South at East Carolina

411 E 5th St, Unit 18

304 White St

Campus Walk at East Carolina
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1711 Lincoln Dr

301 E 12th St, Unit 6

504 Davenport St

Ashton Woods at East Carolina

Thirteen08

300 Higgs St

301 E 12th St, Unit 18

2700 Jefferson Dr

Arlington Village Townhomes

The Gables at Brownlea
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Signature Place

106 Juniper Ln

Southgate

Lakeside Apartments

Brighton Park

Kings Place Apartments

Keswick Apartments

Forrest Acres

Carolina Cove

Cheyenne Court
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Monticello

Oakmont Square Apartments

Winslow Pointe

Buccaneer Village

Breckenridge Court Apartments

Gladiolus Garden

Treasure Cove

Larkin Lane Apartments

First Street Duplexes

402 Lewis Street
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Paladin West

3020 Adams Blvd

The Gables East

3033 Adams Blvd

3027 Adams Blvd

Cedar Creek Apartments

Cedar Court

Moss Creek

Glendale Court Apartments

Paladin Apartments
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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 | $1,079 | $949 | $1,329 |
| Downtown Greenville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,086 | $710 | $1,950 |
| Downtown Greenville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,117 | $589 | $2,450 |
| Downtown Greenville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,179 | $550 | $2,100 |
| Downtown Greenville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $909 | $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. Cypress Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $740. 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 |
| Cypress Gardens | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $740 |
| Nathaniel Village | 1 bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $744 |
| Arlington Pointe | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Wesley South at East Carolina | One Bedroom Upstairs | 1BR,1BA | $805 |
| University Edge & Dickinson Lofts | 3BR/3BA - C1 | 3BR,3BA | $815 |
| The Avery Apartments | One Bedroom Floor Plans | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Campus Walk at East Carolina | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Ashton Woods at East Carolina | Two Bedroom 750 sq ft | 2BR,1BA | $895 |
| Thirteen08 | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $899 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Greenville, NC
As of July 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Greenville area is the $0.52 price per square foot Magnolia Model at Winslow Pointe in the in the Downtown Greenville neighborhood starting from $633. The second greatest value Downtown Greenville apartment is the C1 Model at Eastern on 10th starting at $775 with a $0.72 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winslow Pointe | Magnolia | 2BR,2BA | $0.52 |
| Eastern on 10th | C1 | 3BR,3BA | $0.72 |
| Nathaniel Village | 2 bed, 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.03 |
| Arlington Village Townhomes | 2/1.5 - A | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.95 |
| University Edge & Dickinson Lofts | 2BR/2BA - B1 | 2BR,2BA | $0.86 |
| Signature Place | 2 BED x 1 BATH | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| Ashton Woods at East Carolina | Two Bedroom 750 sq ft | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Cypress Gardens | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Thirteen08 | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| Wesley South at East Carolina | One Bedroom Downstairs | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
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3.5Pet Friendly
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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 Cypress Gardens which is listed at $740, while the average apartment in Downtown Greenville costs $1,125.
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 16 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 $721 which is $404 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Greenville.
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