Cheap Apartments for Rent in New Bern, NC from $500 (11 Rentals)
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1209 N Craven St

3502 Wind Hill Ct
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3660 Neuse Blvd

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New Bern, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in New Bern?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap New Bern 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,382 | $800 | $3,947 |
Cheap New Bern 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,372 | $725 | $5,114 |
Cheap New Bern 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,671 | $1,100 | $8,420 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in New Bern, NC
Pricing Updated: 05/17/2025Current apartment rentals in the New Bern, NC area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for New Bern Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Downtown New Bern | $1,480 | $725 | 41 |
Cheapest Available New Bern Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in New Bern, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Copperfield Apartments priced from $899. Cooper's Landing Apartments in the Downtown New Bern neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $950. Here is today’s list of the most affordable New Bern apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Copperfield Apartments | 1 Bed- 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
Cooper's Landing Apartments | 2 Bedroom - 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
Bearfoot Landing Apartments | 1 Bd 1 Ba | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
921 Eubanks St | 629 Watson Avenue | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Colony Village | The Elm | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in New Bern, NC
As of May 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the New Bern area is the $1.03 price per square foot Two Bedroom - Large Townhouse Model at Tryon Estates Apartments in the in the Downtown New Bern neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value New Bern apartment is the 3 Bedroom - 1.5 Bath Model at Cooper's Landing Apartments starting at $1,100 with a $1.12 price per square foot in the Downtown New Bern neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for New Bern apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Tryon Estates Apartments | Two Bedroom - Large Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.03 |
Cooper's Landing Apartments | 3 Bedroom - 1.5 Bath | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.12 |
Tryon Village Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.52 |
Comet West New Bern | The Cove | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
Bearfoot Landing Apartments | 2 Bd 1 Ba - Premium | 2BR,1BA | $1.79 |
Proximity New Bern | Neuse | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
Woodland Crossing Apartment Homes | The Ibis | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
Colony Village | The Elm | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
Copperfield Apartments | 1 Bed- 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
921 Eubanks St | 629 Watson Avenue | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
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Getting Around New Bern, NC
Walk Score®
37 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
42 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap New Bern Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom New Bern Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom New Bern Apartment is $899 at Copperfield Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom New Bern Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in New Bern is starting from $950 at Cooper's Landing Apartments.
What is the most affordable New Bern Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap New Bern Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cooper's Landing Apartments and starts from $1,100.
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