Cheap Apartments for Rent in New Bern, NC from $500 (36 Rentals)

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The Meadows
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Meadows

3025 Kinsington Park DrNew Bern, NC 28560
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Tara Hill
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tara Hill

2815 Neuse BlvdNew Bern, NC 28562
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Paddock Place
2 Bedroom Apartments

Paddock Place

3800-3861 Blue Grass CtNew Bern, NC 28562
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LS Indigo Ridge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

LS Indigo Ridge

731 3rd AveNew Bern, NC 28560
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Margret Court
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Margret Court

101 Margret CtNew Bern, NC 28560

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Discover how your credit score impacts your ability to lease or buy a home. Learn how credit scores are determined, how to check yours, and strategies to improve it for real estate success.

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Reserve at Glenburnie
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Reserve at Glenburnie

100 Gurten StNew Bern, NC 28562
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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

When searching for a roommate, follow this list of essential steps and set clear expectations to create a solid foundation for a harmonious living situation.

New Bern, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in New Bern, NC

Pricing Updated: 06/22/2026

Current apartment rentals in the New Bern, NC area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for New Bern Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown New Bern$1,392$68132

Cheapest Available New Bern Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in New Bern, NC is a 3 Beds unit found at Tate Commons in the Downtown New Bern neighborhood priced from $681. Weatherstone Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $840. Here is today’s list of the most affordable New Bern apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Tate Commons3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$681
Weatherstone Park1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$840
Copperfield Apartments1 Bed- 1 Bath1BR,1BA$899
Bearfoot Landing ApartmentsBeautiful One Bedroom Apartment Home1BR,1BA$995
921 Eubanks St621 Watson Avenue2BR,1BA$1,000
Beaver Creek Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,075
Tryon Estates ApartmentsTwo Bedroom - Garden Style2BR,1BA$1,100
Colony VillageThe Maple2BR,1BA$1,174
Woodland Crossing Apartment HomesThe Sandpiper1BR,1BA$1,203
Tryon Village ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in New Bern, NC

As of June 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the New Bern area is the $1.09 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Tate Commons in the in the Downtown New Bern neighborhood starting from $993. The second greatest value New Bern apartment is the Two Bedroom - Garden Style Model at Tryon Estates Apartments starting at $1,100 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the Downtown New Bern neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for New Bern apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Tate Commons2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.09
Tryon Estates ApartmentsTwo Bedroom - Garden Style2BR,1BA$1.29
Beaver Creek Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.26
812 Pollock St, Unit Downtown Pollock St Gem812 Pollock St2BR,1BA$1.65
921 Eubanks St621 Watson Avenue2BR,1BA$1.18
Tryon Village ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.52
Colony VillageThe Maple2BR,1BA$1.47
Woodland Crossing Apartment HomesThe Sandpiper1BR,1BA$1.52
Weatherstone Park1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.12
Copperfield Apartments1 Bed- 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.47

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap New Bern Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in New Bern?

The cheapest apartment in New Bern is Weatherstone Park which is listed at $840, while the average apartment in New Bern costs $1,392.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in New Bern?

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 7 regular apartments in New Bern 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 New Bern?

Cheap apartments in New Bern have an average cost of $455 which is $937 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in New Bern.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.