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

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Elm City?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Elm City Studio Apartments | $1,235 | $1,125 | $1,560 |
Elm City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,210 | $825 | $1,827 |
Elm City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,359 | $825 | $2,050 |
Elm City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,555 | $900 | $2,490 |
Elm City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,460 | $1,460 | $1,460 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Five Points Crossing | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $500 |
Ravenwood Crossing | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $693 |
Caswell at The Mills | 2 BED/1 BATH | 2BR,1BA | $825 |
Stanton Pointe Apartments | 1247 Westpointe Drive | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
Wellongate Apartments | 2GU | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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315 Sunset Ave | One Bed | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.03 |
Waterford Place | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.06 |
The Inn and Suite Apartments | 1/1s | 1BR,1BA | $0.84 |
Ravenwood Crossing | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.61 |
The Lofts at Whirligig Station | Reflector Box A | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.20 |
Wellongate Apartments | 3TH | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.17 |
Beacon Pointe - Wilson | 2 Bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
Caswell at The Mills | 2 BED/1 BATH | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
Five Points Crossing | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.70 |
Stanton Pointe Apartments | 1241 Westpointe | 1BR,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
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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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