
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Scranton, NC from $500 (40 Rentals)
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Azalea Gardens

Tate Commons

Rosemont Apartments

Cypress Gardens

Wesley South at East Carolina

Eastbrook and Village Green Apartments

Weatherstone Park
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Cherry Court Apartments

Cypress Pointe Apartments

Coastal Townhomes

Copperfield Apartments

Croatan Forest Apartments

The Gables at Brownlea

Bearfoot Landing Apartments

Colony Village
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Cooper's Landing Apartments

Valera East

921 Eubanks St

Kings Place Apartments

Christopher Downs Apartments

Beaver Creek Apartments

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Tryon Estates Apartments
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Chancellor on 5th

Brookridge

102 N Dawn St

414 W M.L.K. Jr Dr

Cedar Court

203 Poplar Neck Rd

Bells Fork Crossing Apartments

134 Pine St
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Tyler Run II

200 Santree Dr

1507 College Way

1317 Highland Dr

Margret Court

400 Sandy Point Rd

900 Simmons St

408 E Simmons Ave
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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 | $1,301 | $650 | $1,589 |
| Scranton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,351 | $649 | $1,978 |
| Scranton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,379 | $599 | $2,270 |
| Scranton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,469 | $699 | $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. Tate Commons in the Downtown New Bern neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $681. 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 |
| Tate Commons | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $681 |
| Cypress Gardens | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $740 |
| Wesley South at East Carolina | One Bedroom Upstairs | 1BR,1BA | $805 |
| Eastbrook and Village Green Apartments | 1 BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Weatherstone Park | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $840 |
| Cherry Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Coastal Townhomes | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1BA | $855 |
| Copperfield Apartments | 1 Bed- 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Croatan Forest Apartments | 39A | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Scranton, NC and Nearby
As of June 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Scranton area is the $1.15 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Sunset Pointe Apartments in the in the Southeast Greenville neighborhood starting from $1,350. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset Pointe Apartments | Three Bedroom | 3BR,3BA | $1.15 |
| Eastern on 10th | C1 | 3BR,3BA | $0.72 |
| Cooper's Landing Apartments | 2 Bedroom - 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.94 |
| Coastal Townhomes | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.87 |
| Tate Commons | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| Croatan Forest Apartments | 39A | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| The Landing Student Living | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $0.99 |
| Cherry Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Weatherstone Park | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| 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 $850 at Cypress Gardens.
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 $681.
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