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4 Bedroom Apartments

Copper Beech Greenville

2001 Copper Beech WayGreenville, NC 27858
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Cypress Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cypress Gardens

1401 E 10th StGreenville, NC 27858
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Oak City, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Oak City Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Oak City, NC is a 2 Beds unit found at Barrett Place Apartments in the Downtown Greenville neighborhood priced from $595. Elm Villa Apartments in the Downtown Greenville neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $599. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Oak City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Barrett Place Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$595
Elm Villa ApartmentsDiscover Modern Living at Elm Villa Apartments ...Studio,1BA$599
Azalea GardensClassic1BR,1BA$650
Paladin Apartments1BR 1 BA1BR,1BA$695
Chancellor on 5thTwo bedroom2BR,1BA$700
402 Lewis StreetOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Wesley South at East CarolinaOne Bedroom Upstairs1BR,1BA$775
University Edge & Dickinson Lofts3BR/3BA - C13BR,3BA$815
Caswell at The Mills2 BED/1 BATH2BR,1BA$825
Eastbrook and Village Green Apartments1 BR/1BA1BR,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oak City, NC and Nearby

As of May 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Oak City area is the $0.44 price per square foot 3BR/3BA - PREMIUM Model at Carolina Creek in the in the Downtown Greenville neighborhood starting from $625. The second greatest value Oak City apartment is the C1 Model at Eastern on 10th starting at $775 with a $0.72 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Carolina Creek3BR/3BA - PREMIUM3BR,3BA$0.44
Eastern on 10thC13BR,3BA$0.72
The District at Tar RiverFletcher2BR,2BA$0.72
Magnolia Trace Townhomes2 BR 1.5 BA2BR,1.5BA$0.96
Campus PointePurple2BR,2BA$0.71
Waterford Place1x11BR,1BA$1.09
Chancellor on 5thTwo bedroom2BR,1BA$0.77
Yugo Greenville Uptown2 Bed, 2 Bath Classic2BR,2BA$1.05
Barrett Place Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.70
402 Lewis StreetOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.03

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Getting Around Oak City, NC

Walk Score®

7 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

30 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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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 Elm Villa Apartments listed at $599.

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 $595 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 University Edge & Dickinson Lofts and starts from $815.

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