Cheap Apartments for Rent in Elm City, NC from $500 (25 Rentals)

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Ravenwood Crossing
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Ravenwood Crossing

640 Ravenwood DrRocky Mount, NC 27803
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Elm City, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Elm City Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Elm City, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Five Points Crossing priced from $500. Ravenwood Crossing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $693. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Elm City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Five Points CrossingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$500
Ravenwood Crossing3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$693
Caswell at The Mills2 BED/1 BATH2BR,1BA$825
Stanton Pointe Apartments1247 Westpointe Drive1BR,1BA$825
Wellongate Apartments2GU2BR,1BA$875

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

As of March 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Elm City area is the $1.03 price per square foot One Bed Model at 315 Sunset Ave in the starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Elm City apartment is the 3x2 Model at Waterford Place starting at $1,325 with a $1.06 price per square foot in the Southwest Greenville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Elm City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
315 Sunset AveOne Bed2BR,1.5BA$1.03
Waterford Place3x23BR,2BA$1.06
The Inn and Suite Apartments1/1s1BR,1BA$0.84
Ravenwood Crossing3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.61
The Lofts at Whirligig StationReflector Box A1BR,1.5BA$1.20
Wellongate Apartments3TH3BR,1.5BA$1.17
Beacon Pointe - Wilson2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1.19
Caswell at The Mills2 BED/1 BATH2BR,1BA$1.09
Five Points CrossingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.70
Stanton Pointe Apartments1241 Westpointe1BR,1BA$1.27

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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 Cheap Elm City Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Elm City?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Elm City is at Lofts at Rocky Mount Mills listed at $1,125.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Elm City Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Elm City Apartment is $500 at Five Points Crossing.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Elm City Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Elm City is starting from $565 at Five Points Crossing.

What is the most affordable Elm City Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Elm City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Ravenwood Crossing and starts from $693.

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