
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Kinston, NC from $400 (55 Rentals)
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Kinston Village Apartments

Wingate Townhouse Apartments

1822 Dupree St, Unit 1822 Dupree St Upper

The Willows Apartments

1822 Dupree St, Unit 1822 Dupree St Lower

Stockton Pointe

Greenbrier Landing Apartments

Andover Park Apartments

Cambridge Farms Apartments
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501 Fields St

705 Harvey St

803 Candlewood Dr

Best Village I

Falling Creek Villas

2317 Briarfield Rd

209 E Capitola Ave

1221 Ferndale Ln

1010 W Washington Ave

Rosemont Apartments
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Summer Green Apartments

3212 Summer Plz

Melbourne Park

Willoughby

Ivy Court Apartments

Brookfield at Lynndale

South Haven Apartments

Boulevard West Apartments

Berkeley Crossing

Lakeside Apartments
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3543-3549 S George St

Keswick Apartments

Blue Ridge Apartments

Centre Court Apartments

Bramblewood Apartments

Pointe At Wimbledon

Cuyler Best Apartments

Oakbrook Apartments

Stonehenge Place

Aspen Ridge Apartments
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The Berkeley at Medford Pointe

Sheridan Forest Apartments

Sterling Pointe Town Homes

Wellingham

Caldwell Court Apartments

Bells Fork Village

Whitebridge Apartments

Clubway Apartments

1901 Peachtree St

Bennett
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Kinston, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Kinston?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Kinston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,158 | $695 | $1,475 |
| Cheap Kinston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,484 | $625 | $2,170 |
| Cheap Kinston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,598 | $1,193 | $1,999 |
| Cheap Kinston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,700 | $1,700 | $1,700 |
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Cheapest Available Kinston Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Kinston, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Summer Green Apartments in the Magnolia Ridge neighborhood priced from $725. Kinston Village Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $775. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Kinston apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Green Apartments | Standard 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| Kinston Village Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| 3212 Summer Plz | 3214 Summer Pl Unit 3, Greenville, NC 27 | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Wingate Townhouse Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $800 |
| Willoughby | Elite 1 | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Ivy Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Brookfield at Lynndale | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| South Haven Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $915 |
| Bennett | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $924 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kinston, NC
As of June 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kinston area is the $1.17 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Townhome (Two Story) Model at Regency Townes in the in the Magnolia Ridge neighborhood starting from $2,170. The second greatest value Kinston apartment is the Two Bedroom - Townhouse Model at The Willows Apartments starting at $1,000 with a $0.89 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Kinston apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regency Townes | 2 Bedroom Townhome (Two Story) | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.17 |
| The Willows Apartments | Two Bedroom - Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.89 |
| Legacy Park Apartments | 2 Bed, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.26 |
| Keswick Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.15 |
| Lakeside Apartments | 1 Bedroom - Large | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| 3543-3549 S George St | 3545 | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Wingate Townhouse Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| 3212 Summer Plz | 3214 Summer Pl Unit 3, Greenville, NC 27 | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Willoughby | Elite 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| 502 Harding Ave, Unit 502 | 502 Harding Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.86 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Kinston Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Kinston Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Kinston Apartment is $725 at Summer Green Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Kinston Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Kinston is starting from $800 at Wingate Townhouse Apartments.
What is the most affordable Kinston Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Kinston Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Willoughby and starts from $1,295.
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