Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Downtown Greensboro Neighborhood of Greensboro, NC from $400 (5 Rentals)

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Outer Downtown Greensboro, Greensboro, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outer Downtown Greensboro Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer Downtown Greensboro area of Greensboro, NC is a Studio unit found at District at West Market Student Housing priced from $825. Cottage Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Outer Downtown Greensboro apartments for rent in Greensboro, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
District at West Market Student HousingStudiosStudio,1BA$825
Cottage GardensAffordable Single-Story 2-Bedroom Apartment at ...2BR,1BA$895
YorkTowne Apartments1x1 7561BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Downtown Greensboro, NC

As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer Downtown Greensboro area is the $1.09 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Townhome Model at Legacy Crossing Apartments in the in the Gorrell St. Community neighborhood starting from $955. The second greatest value Outer Downtown Greensboro apartment is the Morehead Model at CityView starting at $1,296 with a $1.67 price per square foot in the Gorrell St. Community neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer Downtown Greensboro apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Legacy Crossing Apartments2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$1.09
CityViewMorehead1BR,1BA$1.67
YorkTowne Apartments1x1 7561BR,1BA$1.26
The Gardens at Anthony HouseEvergreen (One Bed, One Bath)1BR,1BA$1.38
Cottage GardensAffordable Single-Story 2-Bedroom Apartment at ...2BR,1BA$1.26
Carroll at Bellemeade1x1a61BR,1BA$2.16
Greenway at Fisher ParkAycock1BR,1BA$2.28
District at West Market Student HousingStudiosStudio ,1BA$2.58

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Outer Downtown Greensboro, Greensboro, NC

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Among neighborhoods in Greensboro, NC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer Downtown Greensboro Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer Downtown Greensboro?

The cheapest apartment in Outer Downtown Greensboro is YorkTowne Apartments which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Outer Downtown Greensboro costs $2,900.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outer Downtown Greensboro?

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 Outer Downtown Greensboro that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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