Apartments for Rent in North Carolina under $500
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1 bd $270+Total monthly cost4.5 (6)6717 Six Forks Rd, Raleigh, NC 27615Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
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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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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 $4302 bd $485Base rent6736 Bone Creek Drive, Fayetteville, NC 28314 -
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1 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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4 units available1 bd $465+Base rent112AB & 114AB Adams Street, Greensboro, NC 27403Apply online -
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 (6)1420 4Th Street Drive, NW, Hickory, NC 28601Pet 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 pricing3324 Frontgate Drive #13, Greenville, NC 27834Pet friendly • Patio/Balcony • Air conditioner
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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 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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1 bd $445Base rent Income restricted4.0 (16)5100 Little Greenleaf Way, Charlotte, NC 28215
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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 -
Studio $465Base rent1912 Taylor Street, Durham, NC 27703Pet friendly
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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 6 Aug 2026.
What are the best apartments in North Carolina?
The best apartments in North Carolina are: Ansley at Roberts Lake, Autumn Park Apartments, Retreat at Arden Farms, Huntington Apartments and Alden Place at South Square.
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
Searching for apartments for rent in North Carolina under $500 is not an easy task, but luckily you have come to the right place. Whether you are a student on a budget, a young professional on the move, or simply a frugal person, RentCafe can help you find what you are looking for. Just make sure you know what you consider non-negotiable and what you can compromise on. Your new home is just a few clicks away. In North Carolina, where the average rent is $495 per month, there are 47 units available for less than $500. Click on any of these units to see pictures, floor plans, amenities and more. After you have picked your favorite, you can contact the property to check availability. Considering that you are trying to spend as little as possible, looking at 1 bedroom apartments and studio apartments might be a good idea.
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