Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Kernersville Neighborhood of Kernersville, NC from $500 (8 Rentals)

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Birchwood Manor
2 Bedroom Apartments

Birchwood Manor

500 S Cherry StKernersville, NC 27284
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Downtown Kernersville, Kernersville, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Kernersville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Kernersville area of Kernersville, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Pelham Place priced from $775. Farmwood Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Downtown Kernersville apartments for rent in Kernersville, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pelham Place1 Bed 1 Bath Renovated1BR,1BA$775
Farmwood Gardens1x11BR,1BA$799
Lindsey Manor1X1 - B1BR,1BA$949

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Kernersville, NC

As of June 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Kernersville area is the $1.48 price per square foot 2.3B Vienna Model at Encore at Welden Village Apartments in the in the Downtown Kernersville neighborhood starting from $1,599. The second greatest value Downtown Kernersville apartment is the 1 Bed, 1 bath Model at The Reserve at Smith Crossing starting at $1,299 with a $1.44 price per square foot in the Outer Business District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Kernersville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Encore at Welden Village Apartments2.3B Vienna2BR,2BA$1.48
The Reserve at Smith Crossing1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.44
BriarcliffeTwo bed Two bath2BR,2BA$1.24
The Vieux at WeldenSkyline - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.68
Hawthorne at MainThe Majestic1BR,1BA$1.40
Abbotts Creek ApartmentsThe Ash1BR,1BA$1.30
Hawthorne at the MeadowsThe Jamestown1BR,1BA$1.56
Welden ParkThe Caleb1BR,1BA$1.74
Farmwood Gardens1x11BR,1BA$1.18
Pelham Place1 Bed 1 Bath Renovated1BR,1BA$1.55

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Kernersville, Kernersville, NC

Ranked #1

Among neighborhoods in Kernersville, NC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Downtown Kernersville Neighborhood in Kernersville, NC

Walk Score®

60 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

43 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Kernersville Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Kernersville Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Kernersville Apartment is $775 at Pelham Place.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Kernersville Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Kernersville is starting from $899 at Farmwood Gardens.

What is the most affordable Downtown Kernersville Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Kernersville Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lindsey Manor and starts from $1,299.

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