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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. Caswell at The Mills has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Oak City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Azalea GardensClassic1BR,1BA$650
Caswell at The Mills2 BED/1 BATH2BR,1BA$695
Cypress GardensOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$740
Elm Villa Apartments1 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$799
Arlington Pointe1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$800

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

As of May 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oak City area is the $0.82 price per square foot 2x2 Model at Waterford Place in the in the Southwest Greenville neighborhood starting from $1,120. The second greatest value Oak City apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Sunset Pointe Apartments starting at $1,350 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the Southeast 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.
Waterford Place2x22BR,2BA$0.82
Sunset Pointe ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,3BA$1.15
Lakeside Apartments2 Bedroom - Small w/o Balcony2BR,2BA$1.05
Eastern on 10thC13BR,3BA$0.72
University Edge & Dickinson Lofts2BR/2BA - B12BR,2BA$0.86
Cherry Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.12
Caswell at The Mills2 BED/1 BATH2BR,1BA$0.92
Ashton Woods at East CarolinaTwo Bedroom 750 sq ft2BR,1BA$1.19
Cypress GardensOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.03
Eastbrook and Village Green Apartments1 BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.22

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Frequently Asked Questions about Oak City

What type of rentals are currently available in Oak City?

There are currently 51 Apartments for Rent in Oak City, NC with pricing that ranges from $485 to $2,426. There are also 32 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Oak City ranging from $750 to $2,600.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Oak City?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Oak City ranges from $750 to $2,600 with an average monthly rent of $1,670.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Oak City?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Oak City range from $485 to $1,987, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $950 to $2,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $639.

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