Cheap Homes for Rent in the Downtown New Bern Neighborhood of New Bern, NC from $1,100 (2 Rentals)

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Downtown New Bern, New Bern, NC Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown New Bern, NC

As of July 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown New Bern area is the $1.25 price per square foot The Pine Model at Colony Village in the in the Downtown New Bern neighborhood starting from $1,249. The second greatest value Downtown New Bern apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Beaver Creek Apartments starting at $1,200 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the Downtown New Bern neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown New Bern apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Colony VillageThe Pine3BR,1.5BA$1.25
Beaver Creek Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.26
Tate Commons2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.09
921 Eubanks St621 Watson Avenue2BR,1BA$1.18
Woodland Crossing Apartment HomesThe Gull1BR,1BA$1.75
Bearfoot Landing ApartmentsPremium Two Bedroom Apartment Home2BR,1BA$1.79

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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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Downtown New Bern, New Bern, NC

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown New Bern

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown New Bern?

There are currently 37 Apartments for Rent in Downtown New Bern, NC with pricing that ranges from $875 to $1,800. There are also 8 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown New Bern ranging from $1,100 to $2,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown New Bern?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown New Bern ranges from $1,100 to $2,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,590.

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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

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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.