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Apartments for Rent in North Carolina under $1200


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  • Rent specials 51 units available
    1 bd $699+
    2 bd $821+
    3 bd $922+
    Total monthly cost
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    Autumn Park Apartments

    4.0 (68)
    1801 Interface Lane, Charlotte, NC 28262
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Dishwasher
  • 6 units available
    1 bd $1,194+
    Base rent
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    Regency Place

    4.5 (14)
    6210 St Regis Circle, Raleigh, NC 27606
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Only 3 units left
    1 bd $1,149+
    Base rent
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    Huntington Apartments

    4.0 (68)
    2408 Duck Pond Circle, Morrisville, NC 27560
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $1,125
    Total monthly cost
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    Lofts Of Wilmington

    5208-02 Ringo Dr, Wilmington, NC 28405
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Air conditioner
  • Rent specials
    1 bd $1,100+
    Base rent
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    Randolph Park

    4.5 (7)
    4536 Randolph Road, #52, Charlotte, NC 28211
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials
    Studio $1,110+
    1 bd $1,120+
    Total monthly cost
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    The Villagio

    4.0 (15)
    710 Villagio Place, Fayetteville, NC 28303
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials
    1 bd $1,167+
    Base rent
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    Rose Heights Apartments

    4.0 (22)
    3801 Glen Verde Trail #101, Raleigh, NC 27613
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials
    2 bd $1,105+
    Total monthly cost
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    Hunter's Ridge

    4.5 (11)
    500 Lambert Street, Fayetteville, NC 28305
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Dishwasher
  • 1 bd $1,115+
    2 bd $1,194+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Glen Lennox Apartments

    140 Hamilton Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • 18 units available
    Studio $1,087+
    1 bd $1,176+
    Total monthly cost
    4.0 (5)
    3500 Philemon Ave, Charlotte, NC 28206
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials
    1 bd $1,155+
    Base rent
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    Thornberry Apartments

    4.5 (19)
    9920 Brickleberry Ln, Charlotte, NC 28262
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials
    1 bd $1,062+
    Total monthly cost
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    Ashford Green

    230 Barton Creek Drive, Charlotte, NC 28262
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Wheelchair Access
  • 1 bd $1,186+
    Total monthly cost
    4.5 (7)
    1606 Abbey Place, Charlotte, NC 28209
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Washer/Dryer
  • 5 units available
    1 bd $931+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Sabal Point

    4.0 (11)
    12512 Sabal Point Drive, Pineville, NC 28134
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • 10 units available
    1 bd $1,185+
    2 bd $1,140+
    Base rent
    4.5 (4)
    204 Mckenzie Rd, Spring Lake, NC 28390
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • 4 units available
    1 bd $951+
    2 bd $1,130+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Johnston Creek Crossing

    4.5 (3)
    10310 Cedar Trail Ln., Charlotte, NC 28210
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • 6 units available
    1 bd $325+
    Total monthly cost
    1150 Bridford Lake Cir, Greensboro, NC 27407
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials 4 units available
    1 bd $1,099+
    Total monthly cost
    5500 Reunion Point, Raleigh, NC 27609
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials 5 units available
    1 bd $948
    Total monthly cost
    3611 University Dr, Durham, NC 27707
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • Rent specials 23 units available
    1 bd $775+
    2 bd $995+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    The Avery Apartments

    1604 W. Arlington Blvd. Apt 1, Greenville, NC 27834
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Patio/Balcony
  • Rent specials 10 units available
    2 bd $1,100+
    Total monthly cost
    3100 N Elm St, Greensboro, NC 27408
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Patio/Balcony
  • 20 units available
    1 bd $1,000+
    2 bd $1,153+
    Base rent Income restricted
    100 Kempwood Drive, Cary, NC 27513
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials 13 units available
    1 bd $892+
    2 bd $1,004+
    Base rent Income restricted
    4.0 (4)
    2120 Chester Ridge Drive, High Point, NC 27262
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials 5 units available
    1 bd $1,001+
    Base rent Income restricted
    Verified Listing

    Ethan Pointe Apartments

    4.5 (8)
    2978 Ethan Pointe Dr., Burlington, NC 27215
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials 7 units available
    1 bd $1,068+
    2 bd $1,173+
    Base rent Income restricted
    4.5 (3)
    6001 Bennettsville Ln, Charlotte, NC 28262
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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When were prices and availability in North Carolina last updated?

Prices and availability in North Carolina were last updated on 24 Aug 2026.

What are the best apartments in North Carolina?
What type of rental buildings are in North Carolina?

In North Carolina, 33% of the residents are renting compared to 67% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 9% of North Carolina's rentals, 48% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 32% are single-family rentals.

Search for apartments in North Carolina under $1,200

There’s more than one way to spend $1,200 on rent in North Carolina, so the first step is to start thinking about what you really want from your new home. Be mindful of what makes you tick. Look for 2 bedroom apartments for rent for less than $1,200 if you want to share your living space and don’t mind being further away from the city center. Search for 3 bedroom apartments if you’re moving in with family or planning to share part of your life and living expenses with more friends. If city bustle is what you live for, you might want to search for a studio or 1 bedroom apartment closer to the city center.

The perfect $1,200 rental near you

Don’t dismiss the idea of a studio just because it sounds small and featureless: studios come in many shapes and sizes, and it only takes a few strikes of creativity to go from drab to lively. If an all-in-one-room apartment spells total lack of privacy for you, have a look at the 1 bedroom apartments for rent in North Carolina. Customize your search by using more RentCafe filters. Decide what amenities you can’t live without and focus your search on the apartments that offer them. Are you bringing in a pet? Narrow your options to pet-friendly apartments for rent. Want more windows so that natural light floods your home? Hardwood floors or plush carpet in the living area? There are 928 apartments for rent below $1,200 in North Carolina for every taste. Decide what you need, stay focused, and you’re bound to find your perfect apartment in no time.