
Cheap Apartments for Rent near South Mills, NC from $968 (47 Rentals)
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Riverstone I

Morgan Pointe Apartments

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Great Bridge Apartments

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Autumn Ridge Apartments

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Autumn Ridge Apartments II

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Oak Grove

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The Arbors at Battlefield

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Marina Point
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Tanglewood Lake

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Southgate Manor Apartments

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Kingsbridge

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Infinity at Centerville Crossing

Coastal Park Townehomes

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The Cedars at Greenbrier

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Tapestry Park
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Lakes Of Greenbrier

Overton Lofts

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Green Tree Apartments

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The Amber at Greenbrier

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ReNew Chesapeake

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The Cascades

Walker Landing

Peanut Crossing
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1302 Highland Ave

900 Cale St

701 W Elizabeth St

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800 2nd St

1005 Parsonage St

717 N Road St

116 Cooper Rd

514 Madrin St
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1414 Nixonton Rd

1714 Wesley Dr

100 Diamond Ave

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1019 Hunter St

486 Folly Rd

Emerald Lake

110 Stallings Ct

918 N Poindexter St
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109 Burlington Dr

1540 Nixonton Rd
South Mills, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Mills?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Mills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,793 | $968 | $2,783 |
| South Mills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,030 | $1,064 | $3,513 |
| South Mills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,293 | $1,235 | $4,403 |
| South Mills 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,572 | $1,495 | $1,650 |
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Cheapest Available South Mills Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in South Mills, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Great Bridge Apartments in the Greenbrier neighborhood priced from $1,078. Autumn Ridge Apartments II in the Suffolk City County neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,098. Here is today’s list of the most affordable South Mills apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Great Bridge Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR, 1BA | $1,078 |
| Autumn Ridge Apartments II | 2 Bedroom | 2BR, 1BA | $1,098 |
| The Arbors at Battlefield | The Hickory | 1BR, 1BA | $1,176 |
| Oak Grove | 2A Classic | 2BR, 1BA | $1,350 |
| Kingsbridge | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR, 1BA | $1,469 |
| Coastal Park Townehomes | 3 bedroom + bonus room | 3BR, 2BA | $1,495 |
| Tapestry Park | Artisan | 1BR, 1BA | $1,510 |
| Lakes Of Greenbrier | One Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1,520 |
| Overton Lofts | 2 Bedroom Type 4 | 2BR, 2BA | $1,575 |
| Green Tree Apartments | Woodland-Platinum | 1BR, 1BA | $1,591 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Mills, NC and Nearby
As of September 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Mills area is the $1.02 price per square foot 3 bedroom + bonus room Model at Coastal Park Townehomes starting from $1,495. The second greatest value South Mills apartment is the 3 Gold Model at Emerald Lake starting at $1,800 with a $1.36 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Mills apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Coastal Park Townehomes | 3 bedroom + bonus room | 3BR, 2.5BA | $1.02 |
| Emerald Lake | 3 Gold | 3BR, 2BA | $1.36 |
| Magnolia Chase Apartments | The White Bay | 2BR, 2BA | $1.66 |
| ReNew Chesapeake | Chattanooga | 2BR, 2BA | $1.80 |
| The Cascades | Victoria ALT | 1BR, 1BA | $2.01 |
| Autumn Ridge Apartments II | 2 Bedroom | 2BR, 1BA | $1.29 |
| Lakes Of Greenbrier | One Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1.90 |
| Tapestry Park | Artisan | 1BR, 1BA | $1.92 |
| Oak Grove | 2A Classic | 2BR, 1BA | $1.81 |
| Great Bridge Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath Eff | 1BR, 1BA | $1.92 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Mills Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Mills Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Mills Apartment is $1,078 at Great Bridge Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Mills Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Mills is starting from $1,098 at Autumn Ridge Apartments II.
What is the most affordable South Mills Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap South Mills Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Coastal Park Townehomes and starts from $1,495.
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