Cheap Apartments for Rent in Fountain, NC from $500 (16 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available Fountain Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Fountain, NC is a Studio unit found at Elm Villa Apartments in the Downtown Greenville neighborhood priced from $599. Paladin Apartments in the Downtown Greenville neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $675. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Fountain apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Elm Villa ApartmentsDiscover Modern Living at Elm Villa Apartments ...Studio,1BA$599
Paladin Apartments1BR 1 BA1BR,1BA$675
402 Lewis StreetOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Summer Green ApartmentsStandard 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$775
The Avery Apartments1B1BR,1BA$795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fountain, NC and Nearby

As of April 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fountain area is the $0.44 price per square foot 3BR/3BA - PREMIUM Model at Carolina Creek in the in the Downtown Greenville neighborhood starting from $625. The second greatest value Fountain apartment is the Garden Apartment Model at Clubway Apartments starting at $940 with a $0.90 price per square foot in the Magnolia Ridge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fountain apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Carolina Creek3BR/3BA - PREMIUM3BR,3BA$0.44
Clubway ApartmentsGarden Apartment2BR,1BA$0.90
Magnolia Trace Townhomes2 BR 1.5 BA2BR,1.5BA$1.13
Waterford Place1x11BR,1BA$1.05
Yugo Greenville Uptown2 Bed, 2 Bath Classic2BR,2BA$1.05
Ashton Woods at East CarolinaTwo Bedroom 900sq ft2BR,1BA$1.16
Beacon Pointe - Wilson2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1.19
WilloughbyElite 11BR,1BA$1.06
Larkin Lane Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.14
402 Lewis StreetOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.03

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Getting Around Fountain, NC

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37 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

38 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fountain Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Fountain?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Fountain is at Elm Villa Apartments listed at $599.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Fountain Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Fountain Apartment is $675 at Paladin Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Fountain is starting from $845 at Ashton Woods at East Carolina.

What is the most affordable Fountain Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Fountain Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at University Edge & Dickinson Lofts and starts from $815.

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