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Apartments for Rent in North Carolina under $500

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    Pointe At Lake Crabtree Apartments

    4.0 (26)
    2599 Evans Road, Morrisville, NC 27560
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $405
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    The Residence At Northgate

    5.0 (41)
    1825 Old Wilkesboro Rd., Statesville, NC 28625
    Apply online • Fitness center • High Speed Internet
  • 12 units available
    1 bd $500+
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    Quail Ridge Apartment Homes

    333 10Th Ave Dr NE, Unit 109, Hickory, NC 28601
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
  • 1 bd $455
    Base rent Income restricted
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    Adair Place

    4.5 (6)
    200 Keller Way Drive, Goldsboro, NC 27530
  • 1 bd $430
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    Sterling Reserve Apartments

    5.0 (1)
    1418 Sandlapper Way, Wilmington, NC 28412
    Laundry Facilities
  • 1 bd $440
    2 bd $500
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    Covey Run Apartments

    4.5 (1)
    117 Covey Run Lane, Whiteville, NC 28472
  • 7 units available
    2 bd $416+
    3 bd $467+
    Base rent Income restricted
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    Oliver's Trace

    1905 Olivers Crossing Cir, Winston-Salem, NC 27127
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • 112AB & 114AB Adams Street 1 Apartment for Rent
    Only 2 units left
    1 bd $465+
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    112 Adams St, LLC

    112AB & 114AB Adams Street, Greensboro, NC 27403
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  • 2 bd $383+
    Base rent Income restricted
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    Carolina Ave

    801 Carolina Avenue, New Bern, NC 28562
    Pet friendly • Fitness center • Patio/Balcony
  • 4 units available
    2 bd $454+
    Base rent Income restricted
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    Mayfield Terrace LLC (NIA Point)

    1120 Mayfield Terrace Dr, Charlotte, NC 28216
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Laundry Facilities
  • Only 3 units left
    1 bd $453+
    Base rent Income restricted
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    Parkside Commons

    901 John Hopkins Drive, Greenville, NC 27834
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Only 1 unit left
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    Ashebrooke Apartments

    227 Randall Lane, Goldsboro, NC 27534
    Apply online • Dishwasher • Laundry Facilities
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    Summit At Cullowhee

    85 N Alta View Dr, Cullowhee, NC 28723
    Pet friendly • Fitness center • Pool
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    Boulevard West

    3324 Frontgate Drive #13, Greenville, NC 27834
    Pet friendly • Patio/Balcony • Air conditioner
  • 2 bd $410+
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    426-432 Darby Ave

    426-432 Darby Ave, Kinston, NC 28501
  • 2501 17Th Ave NE 1 Apartment for Rent
    1 bd $470
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    2501 17th Avenue Northeast

    4.0 (7)
    2501 17Th Ave NE, Hickory, NC 28601
    Pet friendly
  • 1956 Adam St 2 Beds Apartment for Rent
    2 bd $400
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    1956 Adam St

    4.5 (1)
    1956 Adam St, Conover, NC 28613
    Pet friendly
  • 1011 12Th Street Northeast 1 Apartment for Rent
    1 bd $450+
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    1011 12th Street Northeast

    1011 12Th Street Northeast, Hickory, NC 28601
    Pet friendly
  • 4865 Charlotte Street 2 Beds Apartment for Rent
    2 bd $360
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    4865 Charlotte Street

    4865 Charlotte Street, Conover, NC 28613
    Pet friendly
  • 1516 17Th Avenue Northeast 2 Beds Apartment for Rent
    2 bd $450+
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    1516 17th Avenue Northeast

    5.0 (1)
    1516 17Th Avenue Northeast, Hickory, NC 28601
    Pet friendly
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    Income restricted
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    Villas Of Swannanoa

    125 Martin Rd, Swannanoa, NC 28778
    Pet friendly • Fitness center • Patio/Balcony
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    Income restricted
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    Seigle 60 LLC (McAden Park)

    1303 Seigle Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28205
    Pet friendly
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In North Carolina 33% of the housing is rented out compared to 67% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 9% of North Carolina's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 48% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 32% are single-family rentals.

Search for apartments in North Carolina under $500

There’s more than one way to spend $500 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 $500 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 $500 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 29 apartments for rent below $500 in North Carolina for every taste. Decide what you need, stay focused, and you’re bound to find your perfect apartment in no time.