
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Guilford County, NC from $300 (214 Rentals)
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Printworks Mill Apartments

Brookwood

112 Odell Pl

Raintree Apartments

1833 Spring Garden St

Lakewood

The Retreat

309 N Hall St, Unit A

New Irving Heights
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Ridgewood Apartments

303 Gant St

4406 Trinity Ave

1213 Gatewood Ave

309 York St

2405 E Florida St

Market Station

The Pointe at White Oak

1815 McKnight Mill Rd, Unit 1815-A

317 Tate St
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1817 McCormick St

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Timbercreek Apartments

Chatham Wood Apartments

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Pepper Tree Apartments

Latham Park Manor

Lemans at Lawndale
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Village Walk Apartments

District at West Market Student Housing

1006 Hackett St, Unit B

1004 Grace St, Unit A

409 Hay St

Carolina Woods
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3237 Yancey

Legacy Pointe Apartments

Millbrook Apartments

Guilford Place Apartments.

North Lakes

Greenwood Gardens

331 Wheeler Ave

The Vue at Greensboro

Ashley Woods
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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 | $938 | $678 | $1,799 |
| Guilford County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,259 | $550 | $2,058 |
| Guilford County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,413 | $624 | $2,672 |
| Guilford County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,691 | $605 | $3,340 |
| Guilford County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,490 | $579 | $3,590 |
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Cheapest Available Guilford County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Guilford County, NC is a Studio unit found at Brookwood in the Southpark neighborhood priced from $678. Lakewood in the Madison Woods neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $710. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Guilford County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookwood | Studio | Studio,1BA | $678 |
| Lakewood | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $710 |
| The Retreat | The Ayers | 1BR,1BA | $745 |
| Ridgewood Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Market Station | Studio Small | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| The Pointe at White Oak | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| 27 North Apartments | White Oak Classic | 1BR,1BA | $805 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Guilford County, NC
As of January 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Guilford County area is the $1.00 price per square foot The Cyprus Model at The Arbors in the in the Madison Woods neighborhood starting from $1,145. The second greatest value Guilford County apartment is the 3BR/3BA Model at School at Spring Garden Student Apartments starting at $660 with a $0.58 price per square foot in the College Hill 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Arbors | The Cyprus | 3BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| School at Spring Garden Student Apartments | 3BR/3BA | 3BR,3BA | $0.58 |
| Park Place | 2 Bed Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.06 |
| Campus Crossing Spring Garden | Designer Style 3 Bed X 2 Bath - Patio | 3BR,2BA | $0.60 |
| The Oaks Gate City | 2 Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| Legacy Pointe Apartments | 2BR - 1BTH | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| Alexander Homes, Greensboro: Welcome Home to Spacious Living | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| 1815 McKnight Mill Rd, Unit 1815-A | 1815 McKnight Mill Rd | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 1213 Gatewood Ave | 1213 Gatewood Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| 309 N Hall St, Unit A | 309 N Hall St | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
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 $805.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Guilford County?
The cheapest apartment in Guilford County is Lakewood which is listed at $710, while the average apartment in Guilford County costs $2,822.
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 106 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 $216 which is $2,606 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Guilford County.
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