
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Hamilton, NC from $400 (42 Rentals)
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Cypress Gardens

The Edge of Campus

Thirteen08

Arlington Pointe Apartments

Wesley South at East Carolina

Eastbrook and Village Green Apartments

Stanton Pointe Apartments
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Campus Walk at East Carolina

Cypress Pointe Apartments

Cherry Court Apartments

Ashton Woods at East Carolina

Signature Place

Deerridge Apartments

Arlington Village Townhomes

The Gables at Brownlea
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Waterford Place

Brighton Park

Valera East

Southgate

Kings Place Apartments

Westpointe Apartments

Chancellor on 5th

402 Lewis Street
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Elm Villa Apartments

402 S Holly St

302 S Summit St

Paladin Apartments

1302 Cherry St

Brookridge

Cedar Court

1100 Chapel St
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702 E Phillips St

1117 Cypress St

106 Carol Ln

133 N Lucky Ln

101 Lone Pine Ln

26 Julia Ln

254 Alexander-Brown Rd

205 Wyndham Cir
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106 Neville St

900 Greenwood Blvd
Hamilton, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hamilton?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Studio Apartments | $1,186 | $929 | $1,329 |
| Hamilton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,230 | $650 | $1,641 |
| Hamilton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,260 | $569 | $1,875 |
| Hamilton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,201 | $485 | $1,950 |
| Hamilton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,016 | $569 | $1,475 |
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Cheapest Available Hamilton Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Hamilton, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Azalea Gardens in the Southeast Greenville neighborhood priced from $650. Cypress Gardens in the Downtown Greenville neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $740. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hamilton apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azalea Gardens | Classic | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| Cypress Gardens | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $740 |
| Thirteen08 | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $789 |
| Arlington Pointe Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| 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 |
| The Edge of Campus | One Bed/One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Eastbrook and Village Green Apartments | 1 BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Stanton Pointe Apartments | 1241 Westpointe | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hamilton, NC and Nearby
As of May 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hamilton area is the $0.79 price per square foot 2x2 Model at Waterford Place in the in the Southwest Greenville neighborhood starting from $1,075. The second greatest value Hamilton apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Sunset Pointe Apartments starting at $1,350 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the Southeast 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterford Place | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $0.79 |
| Sunset Pointe Apartments | Three Bedroom | 3BR,3BA | $1.15 |
| Eastern on 10th | C1 | 3BR,3BA | $0.72 |
| Arlington Village Townhomes | 2BR/1.5B | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.94 |
| Cypress Pointe Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Cherry Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Ashton Woods at East Carolina | Two Bedroom 750 sq ft | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Cypress Gardens | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Eastbrook and Village Green Apartments | 1 BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Wesley South at East Carolina | One Bedroom Downstairs | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
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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 University Edge & Dickinson Lofts listed at $1,300.
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 $849 at University Edge & Dickinson Lofts.
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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