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Apartments for Rent in North Carolina under $500

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  • a living room with couches and a table with a clock
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    85 N Alta View Dr, Cullowhee, NC 28723
    4 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a living room and dining room with a couch and a table
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    613 Hull Drive, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with a chalkboard wall and couches
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    1420 4Th Street Drive, NW, Hickory, NC 28601
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with a couch and a fireplace
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    7510 Estey Rd, Raleigh, NC 27616
    Income Restricted
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a living room and dining room with a couch and a table
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    114 Hunting Ridge Road, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $421+
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  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    2200 Sunbury Way, Greenville, NC 27858
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
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    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a living room and dining room with a table and chairs
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    105 South Center Street, Hickory, NC 28602
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    1420 Sherman Drive, Calabash, NC 28467
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with couches and chairs in it
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    126 Vance Po Road, Statesville, NC 28625
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with two orange chairs and a rug and a sliding glass
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    213 Rose Street, Rocky Mount, NC 27801
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $500
  • a living room with a green couch and a tv
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    3000 Academic Drive, New Bern, NC 28562
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    200 Keller Way Drive, Goldsboro, NC 27530
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $430
    2 BEDS $460
  • the front of a brick building with a parking lot
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    100 Little Drive, Littleton, NC 27850
    1 BED $424
    2 BEDS $473
  • A black fridge sits in a kitchen with wooden cabinets and a rug on the floor.
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    1825 Old Wilkesboro Rd., Statesville, NC 28625
    1 BED $405+
    2 BEDS $477+
  • A doormat that says "Home Sweet Home" on a wooden floor.
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    1444 W Academy St., Cherryville, NC 28021
    1 BED $440+
  • A blue and gold logo with a three-dimensional effect.
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    426-432 Darby Ave, Kinston, NC 28501
    2 BEDS $410+
  • 112AB & 114AB Adams Street 1 Bed Apartment for Rent
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    112AB & 114AB Adams Street, Greensboro, NC 27403
    1 BED $465
  • a house with a car parked in front of it
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    1200 Walston Court, Scotland Neck, NC 27874
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $436
    2 BEDS $493
  • a house with a foreclosure sign in front of it
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    158 Sierra Avenue, Hamlet, NC 28345-8343
    1 BED $475
  • a sign for meadow crossing with a house in the background
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    405 Pine Street, Beulaville, NC 28518
    1 BED $460
    2 BEDS $495
  • A house with a brown siding and a palm tree in front.
    1 day ago

    1050 Valley Drive, Calabash, NC 28467
    3 BEDS $375
  • 1011 12Th Street Northeast 1 Bed Apartment for Rent
    1 day ago

    1011 12Th Street Northeast, Hickory, NC 28601
    1 BED $450+
  • 1956 Adam St 2 Beds Apartment for Rent
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    1956 Adam St, Conover, NC 28613
    2 BEDS $400
  • A wooden pavilion with a green roof and a sign that reads "EXIT" is surrounded by trees.
    1 day ago

    188 Uptons Landing Rd, Marion, NC 28752
    STUDIO $400
  • A gravel path leads to a wooden gate in a wooded area.
    1 day ago

    188 Uptons Landing Rd, Marion, NC 28752
    STUDIO $400
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When were prices and availability in North Carolina last updated?

Prices and availability in North Carolina were last updated on 23 Nov 2025.

What are the best apartments in North Carolina?

The best apartments in North Carolina are: Link Apartments® Brookstown, Link Apartments® Glenwood South, Regency Place, Huntington Apartments and Rose Heights Apartments.

What type of rental buildings are in North Carolina?

In North Carolina 34% of the housing is rented out compared to 66% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 8% 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 33% are single-family rentals.

Renting apartments in North Carolina under $1,300

Are you looking for a smart space where you can easily combine comfort with convenience? You will surely find the property that perfectly fits your needs with this variety of options. RentCafe offers you 7,419 apartments for rent in North Carolina from 1,081 modern buildings, so you’ll certainly find something suitable for you. If you want to live alone or with your partner, you might want to look for a studio or browse through our selection of 1 bedroom apartments. If you need more space but you don’t want to spend more than necessary on a monthly rent, check out our 2 bedroom or 3 bedroom apartments for less than $1,300, and make the most out of your budget.

Finding the best rental near you

North Carolina is an amazing place to call home, with several rentals under $1,300 for you to choose from. There are many options and filters you can apply to your search to make the process easier and to find your next apartment faster and more efficiently. Asking yourself ‘are there any cheap apartments near me’? With our helpful filters, you can easily find the home of your dreams that also fits within your budget. With rent prices as low as $903 in North Carolina, you can find affordable and appealing apartments that match your requirements. Sort your search by ‘Rent’ ascending to see the cheapest ones at the top of the list. As soon as you find your perfect apartment, make sure to contact the property to check for availability or apply online directly on RentCafe.

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