
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Greensboro, NC from $500 (10 Rentals)
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Downtown, Greensboro, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Studio Apartments | $862 | $825 | $900 |
Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,464 | $725 | $1,659 |
Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,610 | $624 | $2,573 |
Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,329 | $1,350 | $2,900 |
Downtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $584 | $579 | $589 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 10 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Neighborhood of Greensboro, NC.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown area of Greensboro, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Latham Park Manor priced from $810. District at West Market Student Housing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable Downtown apartments for rent in Greensboro, NC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Latham Park Manor | 1 Bdrm Garden | 1BR,1BA | $810 |
District at West Market Student Housing | Studios | Studio,1BA | $825 |
Legacy Crossing Apartments | 2 Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $955 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, NC
As of May 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $1.54 price per square foot All-inclusive, Luxury 2BR Condo Model at Fountain View in the in the Gorrell St. Community neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the Chaplin Elevator Model at 2918 North at Winstead Commons starting at $1,509 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the Cumberland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Fountain View | All-inclusive, Luxury 2BR Condo | 2BR,2BA | $1.54 |
2918 North at Winstead Commons | Chaplin Elevator | 2BR,2BA | $1.24 |
Legacy Crossing Apartments | 2 Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
630 Joyner St, Unit 2 | 630 Joyner St | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
CityView | Morehead | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
Amber Ridge | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
Carroll at Bellemeade | 1x1a6 | 1BR,1BA | $2.16 |
Greenway at Fisher Park | Aycock | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
Center Pointe | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
Latham Park Manor | 1 Bdrm Garden | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown is Latham Park Manor which is listed at $810, while the average apartment in Downtown costs $2,900.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 2 regular apartments in Downtown that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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