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Apartments for Rent in North Carolina under $500


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  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $405
    Base rent
    5.0 (41)
    1825 Old Wilkesboro Rd., Statesville, NC 28625
    Apply online • Fitness center • High Speed Internet
  • 14 units available
    1 bd $500+
    Base rent
    333 10Th Ave Dr NE, Unit 109, Hickory, NC 28601
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
  • 1 bd $455
    Base rent Income restricted
    Verified Listing

    Adair Place

    4.5 (6)
    200 Keller Way Drive, Goldsboro, NC 27530
  • 1 bd $440
    2 bd $500
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    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
    Verified Listing

    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 1 unit left
    1 bd $465
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    112 Adams St, LLC

    112AB & 114AB Adams Street, Greensboro, NC 27403
    Apply online
  • 2 bd $383+
    Base rent Income restricted
    Verified Listing

    Carolina Ave

    801 Carolina Avenue, New Bern, NC 28562
    Pet friendly • Fitness center • Patio/Balcony
  • Only 3 units left
    2 bd $454+
    Base rent Income restricted
    1120 Mayfield Terrace Dr, Charlotte, NC 28216
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Laundry Facilities
  • Only 3 units left
    1 bd $453+
    Base rent Income restricted
    Verified Listing

    Parkside Commons

    901 John Hopkins Drive, Greenville, NC 27834
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • 25 units available
    2 bd $404+
    Base rent Income restricted
    4845 Ashley Park Ln, Charlotte, NC 28210
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials
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    Verified Listing

    Summit At Cullowhee

    85 N Alta View Dr, Cullowhee, NC 28723
    Pet friendly • Fitness center • Pool
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    Verified Listing

    Boulevard West

    3324 Frontgate Drive #13, Greenville, NC 27834
    Pet friendly • Patio/Balcony • Air conditioner
  • 2 bd $410+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    426-432 Darby Ave

    426-432 Darby Ave, Kinston, NC 28501
  • 1 bd $430
    Base rent
    5.0 (1)
    1418 Sandlapper Way, Wilmington, NC 28412
    Laundry Facilities
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    Income restricted
    Verified Listing

    Stone Creek

    320 E. Harris Place, Eden, NC 27288
    Pet friendly • Fitness center • Patio/Balcony
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    Income restricted
    Verified Listing

    Pinehurst Senior

    4180 Murdocksville Road, West End, NC 27376
    Pet friendly • Patio/Balcony • Extra Storage
  • 2501 17Th Ave NE 1 Apartment for Rent
    1 bd $470
    Base rent
    4.0 (7)
    2501 17Th Ave NE, Hickory, NC 28601
    Pet friendly
  • 1956 Adam St 2 Beds Apartment for Rent
    2 bd $400
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

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

    4865 Charlotte Street

    4865 Charlotte Street, Conover, NC 28613
    Pet friendly
  • 1516 17Th Avenue Northeast 2 Beds Apartment for Rent
    2 bd $450+
    Base rent
    5.0 (1)
    1516 17Th Avenue Northeast, Hickory, NC 28601
    Pet friendly
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When were prices and availability in North Carolina last updated?

Prices and availability in North Carolina were last updated on 5 Nov 2026.

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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.

Renting apartments in North Carolina under $500

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 88 apartments for rent in North Carolina from 31 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 $500, 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 $500 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 $225 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.