Cheap Apartments for Rent in New Bern, NC from $500 (27 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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Reserve at Glenburnie
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Reserve at Glenburnie

100 Gurten StNew Bern, NC 28562
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New Bern, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in New Bern, NC

Pricing Updated: 05/07/2026

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$1,412$83327

Cheapest Available New Bern Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in New Bern, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Tate Commons in the Downtown New Bern neighborhood priced from $833. Weatherstone Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $839. Here is today’s list of the most affordable New Bern apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Tate Commons1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$833
Weatherstone Park1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$839
Copperfield Apartments1 Bed- 1 Bath1BR,1BA$929
Bearfoot Landing ApartmentsBeautiful One Bedroom Apartment Home1BR,1BA$995
921 Eubanks St621 Watson Avenue2BR,1BA$1,000
Tryon Estates ApartmentsTwo Bedroom - Garden Style2BR,1BA$1,100
Woodland Crossing Apartment HomesThe Sandpiper1BR,1BA$1,163
Colony VillageThe Magnolia2BR,1BA$1,175
Beaver Creek Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,200
ColonialEpic Journey3BR,2BA$1,205

Best Value Apartments for Rent in New Bern, NC

As of May 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the New Bern area is the $1.13 price per square foot Epic Journey Model at Colonial in the starting from $1,205. The second greatest value New Bern apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Beaver Creek Apartments starting at $1,200 with a $1.26 price per square foot . 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.
ColonialEpic Journey3BR,2BA$1.13
Beaver Creek Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.26
Colony VillageThe Magnolia2BR,1.5BA$1.38
Tryon Estates ApartmentsTwo Bedroom - Garden Style2BR,1BA$1.29
921 Eubanks St621 Watson Avenue2BR,1BA$1.18
Tryon Village ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.52
Woodland Crossing Apartment HomesThe Sandpiper1BR,1BA$1.47
Weatherstone Park1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.12
Tate Commons1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.15
Copperfield Apartments1 Bed- 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.52

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

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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 Tate Commons which is listed at $833, while the average apartment in New Bern costs $1,412.

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 8 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 $380 which is $1,032 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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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.