
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Guilford County, NC from $499 (259 Rentals)
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Room in Apartment on Overland Heights

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910 Richland St, Unit 910-A

2605 Guyer St

The Retreat

Lakewood

Room in Apartment on N Hamilton St

915 Englewood St

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705 Glover St, Unit A

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201 Woodnell St, Unit 201-A
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New Irving Heights

309 York St

4404 Trinity Ave

Greenwood Gardens

4216 Parker St

4302 Parker St

Market Station

Pepper Tree Apartments

The Pointe at White Oak

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3602 Greensboro St, Unit D
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Brookwood

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3600 Cannan Forest Dr, Unit 3600-C

Lakemont Apartment Homes

Lindley Park Manor

Westchester Key Apartments

762 Chestnut St

2807 Spring Garden St

3410 Calumet Pl

Yorkleigh Apartments

Latham Park Manor
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Village Walk Apartments

Raintree Apartments

Eastchester Ridge Apartments

Oakview Terrace

Lemans at Lawndale

221 Florence St

1006 East Side Dr

3237 Yancey

Legacy Pointe Apartments

Carolina Woods
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HAMPTONS AT COUNTRY PARK

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Stoneybrook

500 S Mendenhall St

Printworks Mill Apartments

209 Woodnell St, Unit F

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1218 W Market St, Unit 1218-J

101 Greenbriar Rd

313 4th St

The Magnolia at Fisher Park

Ashley Woods Apartments
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Guilford County, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Guilford County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guilford County Studio Apartments | $1,066 | $525 | $2,749 |
| Guilford County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,288 | $600 | $2,694 |
| Guilford County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,481 | $664 | $4,130 |
| Guilford County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,838 | $583 | $3,987 |
| Guilford County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,053 | $584 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Guilford County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Guilford County, NC is a 3 Beds unit found at Reynolds Place Apartments: NEAR UNCG in the College Hill neighborhood priced from $583. The Retreat in the Madison Woods neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $705. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Guilford County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reynolds Place Apartments: NEAR UNCG | Nike | 3BR,2BA | $583 |
| The Retreat | The Ayers | 1BR,1BA | $705 |
| Lakewood | 1BR/ 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| New Garden Place Apartments | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Ridgewood Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Greenwood Gardens | 900-K | 2BR,1BA | $795 |
| 201 E Meadowview Road | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Guilford County, NC
As of September 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Guilford County area is the $0.55 price per square foot 903 Martin St Model at 903 Martin St, Unit B in the in the Gorrell St. Community neighborhood starting from $1,095. The second greatest value Guilford County apartment is the 211 E Northpoint Avenue Model at 211 E Northpoint Avenue, Unit 211 E Northpoint Ave starting at $1,400 with a $0.91 price per square foot in the Wendover Landing neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Guilford County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 903 Martin St, Unit B | 903 Martin St | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.55 |
| 211 E Northpoint Avenue, Unit 211 E Northpoint Ave | 211 E Northpoint Avenue | 3BR,2.5BA | $0.91 |
| WestVue | The Bradford (Stand Alone) | 2BR,2.5BA | $0.59 |
| Spring Garden Station | Ask about our FREE MONTH Special - NOW LEASING ... | 4BR,4BA | $0.55 |
| Campus Crossing Spring Garden | Designer Style 3 Bed X 2 Bath - Sunroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.49 |
| The Vic | 2 Bed 2 Bath Phase 1 | 2BR,2BA | $0.56 |
| Chestnut Court | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| Arbor Row Townhomes | 2 Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| Lemans at Lawndale | The Bonelli | 2BR,1BA | $0.91 |
| Cottages at Greensboro | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Guilford County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Guilford County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Guilford County is under $795.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Guilford County?
The cheapest apartment in Guilford County is The Retreat which is listed at $705, while the average apartment in Guilford County costs $1,400.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Guilford County?
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 163 regular apartments in Guilford County 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 Guilford County?
Cheap apartments in Guilford County have an average cost of $169 which is $1,231 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Guilford County.
Expert Rental Resources
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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
Written by: Robin Stewart
The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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Written by: Robin Stewart
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