Apartments for Rent in North Carolina under $500
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3 bd $425+Total monthly cost4.5 (7)613 Charleston Road, Raleigh, NC 27606Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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2 bd $430Base rent5.0 (1)10400 Northlake Centre Parkway, Charlotte, NC 28216Pet friendly • Fitness center • In unit laundry
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1 bd $421+Base rent Income restricted4.0 (2)114 Hunting Ridge Road, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870Pet friendly • Fitness center • In unit laundry
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1 bd $405+Base rent4.5 (39)1825 Old Wilkesboro Rd., Statesville, NC 28625Apply online • Fitness center • In unit laundry
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Only 3 units left1 bd $4302 bd $485Base rent6736 Bone Creek Drive, Fayetteville, NC 28314 -
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Only 1 unit left1 bd $4402 bd $500Base rent117 Covey Quail Lane, Whiteville, NC 28472 -
1 bd $455Base rent Income restricted4.5 (6)200 Keller Way Drive, Goldsboro, NC 27530
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5 units available1 bd $465+Base rent112AB & 114AB Adams Street, Greensboro, NC 27403Apply online -
Ask for pricing4.5 (6)1420 4Th Street Drive, NW, Hickory, NC 28601Pet friendly • Fitness center • In unit laundry
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Ask for pricing4.5 (8)105 South Center Street, Hickory, NC 28602Pet friendly • Fitness center • In unit laundry
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Ask for pricing4.5 (9)613 Hull Drive, Elizabeth City, NC 27909Pet friendly • Fitness center • In unit laundry
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Ask for pricing4.5 (6)126 Vance Po Road, Statesville, NC 28625Pet friendly • In unit laundry • Dishwasher
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Ask for pricing5.0 (1)3000 Academic Drive, New Bern, NC 28562Pet friendly • Fitness center • In unit laundry
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Ask for pricing3324 Frontgate Drive #13, Greenville, NC 27834Pet friendly • Patio/Balcony • Air conditioner
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Ask for Pricing85 N Alta View Dr, Cullowhee, NC 28723Pet friendly • Fitness center • Pool
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Ask for pricingIncome restricted136 Fiddlehead Ln SE, Conover, NC 28613Pet friendly • Fitness center • In unit laundry
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Ask for pricingIncome restricted320 E. Harris Place, Eden, NC 27288Pet friendly • Fitness center • In unit laundry
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Studio $350+Base rent5.0 (1)601 W Rosemary #220, Chapel Hill, NC 27516Pet friendly -
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Ask for pricingIncome restricted1631 Walnut Trace Drive, Raleigh, NC 27610Pet friendly • Fitness center • In unit laundry -
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Ask for pricingIncome restricted125 Martin Rd, Swannanoa, NC 28778Pet friendly • Fitness center • In unit laundry -
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Ask for pricingIncome restricted2501 Sixteenth Street, Greensboro, NC 27405Pet friendly • Fitness center • In unit laundry -
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Ask for pricingIncome restricted4180 Murdocksville Road, West End, NC 27376Pet friendly • In unit laundry • Patio/Balcony -
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Ask for pricingIncome restricted90 Unity Lane, Columbus, NC 28722Pet friendly • Fitness center • In unit laundry -
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Frequently asked questions
When were prices and availability in North Carolina last updated?
Prices and availability in North Carolina were last updated on 15 Jul 2026.
What are the best apartments in North Carolina?
The best apartments in North Carolina are: Randolph Park, Ansley at Roberts Lake, Link Apartments® Glenwood South, Inspire and The Villagio.
What type of rental buildings are in North Carolina?
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 39 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.