
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Oak City, NC from $500 (41 Rentals)
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The Horizon Student Living

Barrett Place Apartments

Thirteen08

Arlington Pointe

Caswell at The Mills

Wesley South at East Carolina

Eastbrook and Village Green Apartments
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Campus Walk at East Carolina

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Ashton Woods at East Carolina

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The Gables at Brownlea

218 Wyndham Cir
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Signature Place

Valera East

Lakeside Apartments

Brighton Park

Waterford Place

Nathaniel Village

Kings Place Apartments

Westpointe Apartments
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Chancellor on 5th

402 Lewis Street

74 Clark St

Cypress Gardens

Paladin Apartments

Elm Villa Apartments

Brookridge

Cedar Court
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1902 Myrtle St

206 Speight Ave

164 Nelson St

206 Hudson St

311 Martin St

2256 Sherwood Ave

1010 B's Barbeque Rd

203 Windham Rd
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402 S Holly St
Oak City, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Oak City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak City Studio Apartments | $1,141 | $949 | $1,329 |
| Oak City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,059 | $650 | $1,636 |
| Oak City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,103 | $639 | $1,523 |
| Oak City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,153 | $550 | $1,689 |
| Oak City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,060 | $705 | $1,450 |
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Cheapest Available Oak City Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Oak City, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Azalea Gardens in the Southeast Greenville neighborhood priced from $650. The Horizon Student Living in the Uptown Greenville neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $705. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Oak City apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azalea Gardens | Classic | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| The Horizon Student Living | The Dickinson - 2028 Spring Lease (Horizon) | 4BR,4BA | $705 |
| Barrett Place Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $735 |
| Thirteen08 | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $735 |
| Arlington Pointe | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| The Avery Apartments | One Bedroom Floor Plans | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Wesley South at East Carolina | One Bedroom Upstairs | 1BR,1BA | $805 |
| Eastbrook and Village Green Apartments | 1 BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Stanton Pointe Apartments | 1251 Westpointe Drive | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| University Edge & Dickinson Lofts | 3BR/3BA - C1 | 3BR,3BA | $835 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oak City, NC and Nearby
As of August 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oak City area is the $0.46 price per square foot 3BR/3BA - PREMIUM Model at Carolina Creek in the in the Downtown Greenville neighborhood starting from $655. The second greatest value Oak City apartment is the 3 Bed, 3 Bath Model at Yugo Greenville Uptown starting at $819 with a $0.67 price per square foot in the Downtown Greenville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Oak City apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Creek | 3BR/3BA - PREMIUM | 3BR,3BA | $0.46 |
| Yugo Greenville Uptown | 3 Bed, 3 Bath | 3BR,3BA | $0.67 |
| Sunset Pointe Apartments | Three Bedroom | 3BR,3BA | $1.15 |
| Eastern on 10th | C1 | 3BR,3BA | $0.73 |
| Nathaniel Village | 2 bed, 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.03 |
| The Grove Greenville | Joyner | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.61 |
| Barrett Place Apartments | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.17 |
| Westpointe Apartments | Two Bedroom - Two Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.16 |
| The Boundary at West End | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $1.04 |
| Cherry Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oak City Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Oak City?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Oak City is at Yugo Greenville Campus Towers listed at $949.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Oak City Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Oak City Apartment is $650 at Azalea Gardens.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Oak City Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Oak City is starting from $735 at Barrett Place Apartments.
What is the most affordable Oak City Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Oak City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Horizon Student Living and starts from $735.
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