
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Hamilton, NC from $500 (23 Rentals)
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Paladin Apartments

Wesley South at East Carolina

Campus Walk at East Carolina
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Ashton Woods at East Carolina

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Cherry Court Apartments
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The Gables at Brownlea

Stanton Pointe Apartments

2510 Reddicks Grove Church Rd
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2265 Sherwood Ave

710 W St James St

208 S Watts St

102 Chesterfield St
Hamilton, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hamilton?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Hamilton Studio Apartments | $1,053 | $599 | $1,300 |
Hamilton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,197 | $650 | $1,674 |
Hamilton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,320 | $569 | $1,830 |
Hamilton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,371 | $535 | $1,950 |
Hamilton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $776 | $569 | $1,500 |
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Cheapest Available Hamilton Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Hamilton, NC is a Studio unit found at Elm Villa Apartments in the Downtown Greenville neighborhood priced from $599. Azalea Gardens in the Southeast Greenville neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hamilton apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Elm Villa Apartments | Discover Modern Living at Elm Villa Apartments ... | Studio,1BA | $599 |
Azalea Gardens | Classic | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
Paladin Apartments | 1BR 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
Chancellor on 5th | Two bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $700 |
402 Lewis Street | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hamilton, NC and Nearby
As of May 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hamilton area is the $0.44 price per square foot 3BR/3BA - PREMIUM Model at Carolina Creek in the in the Downtown Greenville neighborhood starting from $625. The second greatest value Hamilton apartment is the 2 BED x 1.5 BATH TH Model at Signature Place starting at $1,225 with a $1.12 price per square foot in the Downtown Greenville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hamilton apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Carolina Creek | 3BR/3BA - PREMIUM | 3BR,3BA | $0.44 |
Signature Place | 2 BED x 1.5 BATH TH | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.12 |
Eastern on 10th | C1 | 3BR,3BA | $0.72 |
The District at Tar River | Fletcher | 2BR,2BA | $0.72 |
Campus Pointe | Purple | 2BR,2BA | $0.71 |
Waterford Place | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
Chancellor on 5th | Two bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.77 |
Yugo Greenville Uptown | 2 Bed, 2 Bath Classic | 2BR,2BA | $1.05 |
Cherry Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
402 Lewis Street | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.03 |
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Getting Around Hamilton, NC
Walk Score®
9 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
32 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hamilton Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Hamilton?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Hamilton is at Elm Villa Apartments listed at $599.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Hamilton Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hamilton Apartment is $650 at Azalea Gardens.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Hamilton Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Hamilton is starting from $700 at Chancellor on 5th.
What is the most affordable Hamilton Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Hamilton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at University Edge & Dickinson Lofts and starts from $815.
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