Cheap Apartments for Rent in New Bern, NC from $500 (46 Rentals)

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Find income-restricted rentals and housing subsidies. Explore government programs designed to help low-income families secure stable, affordable housing.

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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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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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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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Finding the right apartment starts with three things: location, cost, and amenities. Get the insider perspective from a real estate professional on how to nail all three.

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

Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Thinking about getting a co-signer for your rental application? We break down what a co-signer is, the potential benefits, and the serious risks for both parties. Find out if it's the right choice for you.

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New Bern, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in New Bern, NC

Pricing Updated: 08/07/2026

Current apartment rentals in the New Bern, NC area range in price from $993 to $1,800 with an overall median price of $1,237. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for New Bern Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown New Bern$1,237$99332

Cheapest Available New Bern Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in New Bern, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Weatherstone Park Apartments priced from $840. Copperfield Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $929. Here is today’s list of the most affordable New Bern apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Weatherstone Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$840
Copperfield Apartments1 Bed- 1 Bath1BR,1BA$929
Tate Commons2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$993
Bearfoot Landing ApartmentsBeautiful One Bedroom Apartment Home1BR,1BA$995
921 Eubanks St621 Watson Avenue2BR,1BA$1,000
Tryon Estates ApartmentsTwo Bedroom - Townhouse2BR,1BA$1,125
Beaver Creek Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,200
Comet West New BernThe Coral1BR,1BA$1,250
Tryon Village ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,250
Woodland Crossing Apartment HomesThe Gull1BR,1BA$1,334

Best Value Apartments for Rent in New Bern, NC

As of August 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the New Bern area is the $0.87 price per square foot Two Bedroom - Townhouse Model at Tryon Estates Apartments in the in the Downtown New Bern neighborhood starting from $1,125. 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.
Tryon Estates ApartmentsTwo Bedroom - Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$0.87
Beaver Creek Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.26
Tate Commons2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.09
921 Eubanks St621 Watson Avenue2BR,1BA$1.18
Tryon Village ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.52
Comet West New BernThe Cove1BR,1BA$1.67
Woodland Crossing Apartment HomesThe Gull1BR,1BA$1.77
Bearfoot Landing ApartmentsPremium Two Bedroom Apartment Home2BR,1BA$1.79
Weatherstone Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.12
Copperfield Apartments1 Bed- 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.50

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 Apartments which is listed at $840, while the average apartment in New Bern costs $1,237.

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 $407 which is $830 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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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Written by: Robin Stewart

The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

Written by: Robin Stewart

Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

Written by: Robin Stewart

Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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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.