1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Elm City, NC (36 Rentals)

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Elm City, NC Local Guide

Largest Available Elm City and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Elm City, NC is found at Centro at Pine Nash in the Downtown Wilson neighborhood and is 993 square feet priced from $1,595. The Heritage at Arlington Apartment Homes in the Downtown Greenville neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 898 square feet and currently listed start at $1,392. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Elm City:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Centro at Pine NashA8993 Sq Ft$1,595
The Heritage at Arlington Apartment HomesThe Brightleaf with Study898 Sq Ft$1,392
Thornberry ParkThe Hawthorne850 Sq Ft$1,207
Views at FlowersThe Magnolia848 Sq Ft$1,400
Oasis at HeritageA1818 Sq Ft$1,249
Rosewood at Colony SquareA2 Garden801 Sq Ft$1,220
DawsonA1800 Sq Ft$1,125
Tau Valley1 Bed, 1 Bath770 Sq Ft$1,169
Wildwood Trace LLCOne Bedroom725 Sq Ft$1,054
Signature Place1 BED x 1 BATH706 Sq Ft$995

Cheapest Available Elm City and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of May 18, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Elm City, NC is the 1BR 1 BA Model starting from $695 at Paladin Apartments in the Downtown Greenville neighborhood. The second most affordable Elm City 1 Bedroom is the One Bedroom Model at 201 S Grace St starting at $850 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Elm City is currently $1,213. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Elm City:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Paladin Apartments1BR 1 BA$695
201 S Grace StOne Bedroom$850
Stanton Pointe Apartments1247 Westpointe Drive$875
CameronA1$919
Woods at Benvenue1 Bedroom$950
Signature Place1 BED x 1 BATH$995
Brighton ParkBrody$999
Wildwood Trace LLCOne Bedroom$1,054
Villages at Heritage Place Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath$1,100
DawsonA1$1,125

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Getting Around Elm City, NC

Walk Score®

12 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

30 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Elm City Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Elm City with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Elm City is at Paladin Apartments listed at $695.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Elm City Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Elm City is $1,213.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Elm City Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Elm City is a 993 square feet unit starting from $1,595 at Centro at Pine Nash.

What is the average size for Elm City 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Elm City is currently 720 sq ft.

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