
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Scranton, NC from $300 (59 Rentals)
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Rosemont Apartments

Cypress Gardens

Coastal Townhomes

Wesley South at East Carolina

Eastbrook and Village Green Apartments

Tate Commons

Weatherstone Park

Cherry Court Apartments

Cypress Pointe Apartments
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Bells Fork Crossing Apartments

Croatan Forest Apartments

Copperfield Apartments

The Gables at Brownlea

Bearfoot Landing Apartments

Colony Village

Valera East

921 Eubanks St

Christopher Downs Apartments

Kings Place Apartments
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Tryon Estates Apartments

Woodland Crossing Apartment Homes

The Madison

Beaver Creek Apartments

Colonial

Aspen Ridge Apartments

Tryon Village Apartments

206 N McCaskey Rd

Comet West New Bern

Sunset Pointe Apartments
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Hawthorne at New Bern

Evolve at the Pines

Hudson Carolina Colours

Old Firetower Place

Chancellor on 5th

Brookridge

208 S Watts St

Cedar Court

1505 College Way

Tyler Run II
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Margret Court

1507 College Way

128 W 6th St

201 Morning Rd

150 Arrington Rd

904 Fort Totten Dr

Vandemere

1338 Hunters Rd

308 Daniels St

2801 Currituck Ct
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Scranton, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Scranton?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scranton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,343 | $650 | $1,660 |
| Scranton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,377 | $649 | $1,845 |
| Scranton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,309 | $599 | $2,150 |
| Scranton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,457 | $640 | $1,700 |
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Cheapest Available Scranton Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Scranton, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Azalea Gardens in the Southeast Greenville neighborhood priced from $650. Cypress Gardens in the Downtown Greenville neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $740. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Scranton apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azalea Gardens | Classic | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| Cypress Gardens | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $740 |
| Coastal Townhomes | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1BA | $799 |
| Wesley South at East Carolina | One Bedroom Upstairs | 1BR,1BA | $805 |
| Eastbrook and Village Green Apartments | 1 BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Tate Commons | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $833 |
| Weatherstone Park | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $839 |
| Cherry Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Bells Fork Crossing Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Croatan Forest Apartments | 39A | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Scranton, NC and Nearby
As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Scranton area is the $1.00 price per square foot Two Bedroom Classic Model at The Madison in the in the Magnolia Ridge neighborhood starting from $1,149. The second greatest value Scranton 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 Scranton apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Madison | Two Bedroom Classic | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| Eastern on 10th | C1 | 3BR,3BA | $0.72 |
| Colonial | Epic Journey | 3BR,2BA | $1.13 |
| Coastal Townhomes | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.82 |
| Croatan Forest Apartments | 39A | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| The Landing Student Living | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $0.91 |
| Cherry Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Weatherstone Park | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Tate Commons | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Cypress Gardens | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.03 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Scranton Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Scranton Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Scranton Apartment is $650 at Azalea Gardens.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Scranton Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Scranton is starting from $799 at Coastal Townhomes.
What is the most affordable Scranton Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Scranton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Tate Commons and starts from $1,140.
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