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Apartments for Rent in North Carolina under $1200

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Apartments for Rent in North Carolina under $1200. 2,857 Rentals Available
  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    5301 Roundstone Way, Charlotte, NC 28216
    1 BED $1,199+
  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    605 Jones Ferry Rd., Carrboro, NC 27510
    1 BED $1,134+
    2 BEDS $1,182+
  • a kitchen with white appliances and wooden cabinets
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    643 S Pierce St, Eden, NC 27288
    1 BED $900+
    2 BEDS $1,110+
  • a kitchen with wood cabinets and black appliances and a black refrigerator
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    179 Peatmoss Drive, Fayetteville, NC 28311
    STUDIO Ask for pricing
    1 BED $1,005
    2 BEDS $1,165
  • a kitchen with wooden cabinets and a stove and a sink
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    1100 Barbara Ann Circle, Winston Salem, NC 27103
    1 BED Ask for pricing
    2 BEDS $1,171+
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  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
    Today

    29 Briar Circle, Fayetteville, NC 28306
    1 BED $950+
    2 BEDS $1,045+
  • a kitchen with a refrigerator and a stove and a sink
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    9115 Olmsted Drive, Charlotte, NC 28262
    1 BED $1,129
  • a kitchen with a stove and a refrigerator and a door to a hallway
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    5003 Turnbridge Apts, Browns Summit, NC 27214
    2 BEDS $1,050
  • a living room and dining room with a couch and a table
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    4920 Tanager Park Drive, Charlotte, NC 28269
    STUDIO $1,024+
    1 BED $974
  • a living room with a couch and a fireplace
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    7815 Chelsea Jade Ln, Charlotte, NC 28269
    1 BED $1,126+
  • a brick house with a cloudy sky in the background
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    3334 WHITLOCK DRIVE, WILSON, NC 27896
    1 BED $1,195
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  • a living room with a white couch and a ceiling fan
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    3008 Calvary Dr, Raleigh, NC 27604
    1 BED $1,126
  • a living room with a green couch and a television
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    100 Summer Sky Drive, Morrisville, NC 27560
    1 BED $1,189+
  • a white house on the side of a street
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    3512 JAYNE LANE, WILSON, NC 27896
    2 BEDS $945
  • a large living room with couches and chairs and a pool
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    6801 Chesterbrook Court, Raleigh, NC 27615
    1 BED $1,103+
  • a living room with a couch and a ceiling fan
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    1001 Carrington Park Circle, Morrisville, NC 27560
    1 BED $1,193+
  • an open kitchen and living room with a dining table and a sink
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    106 Plantation Pointe Loop, Mooresville, NC 28117
    1 BED $1,173+
  • a living room with a ceiling fan and a couch
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    1429 Bozeman Loop, Fayetteville, NC 28303
    1 BED $1,200
  • a kitchen with a bar and stools next to a living room
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    6889 Idols Road, Clemmons, NC 27012
    1 BED $1,020
    2 BEDS $1,200
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and black appliances and a sink
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    3716-A Groometown Road, Greensboro, NC 27406
    2 BEDS $1,200
  • a living room with leather furniture and a fireplace
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    300 Chadwick Square Court, Hendersonville, NC 28739
    1 BED Ask for pricing
    2 BEDS $1,200
  • a living room with a couch and a pool table
    Today

    4755 Country Club Road, Winston Salem, NC 27104
    1 BED $985
    2 BEDS $1,175
  • our back yard with chairs and a fire pit
    Today

    500 East Hargett St & 511 East Martin St, Raleigh, NC 27601
    1 BED $1,100
  • an empty living room with a fireplace
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    5701 Turtle Cove Court, Raleigh, NC 27609
    1 BED $1,010
  • a kitchen with wooden floors and a cabinet in the middle
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    923 Windcastle Lane Unit 208, Winston Salem, NC 27105
    2 BEDS $1,145
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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 Apr 2026.

What are the best apartments in North Carolina?

The best apartments in North Carolina are: Hamilton Reserve, Link Apartments® 4th Street, Preston Ridge, Link Apartments® Calyx and Abberly Place at White Oak Crossing.

What type of rental buildings are in North Carolina?

In North Carolina, 34% of the residents are renting compared to 66% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 8% of North Carolina's rentals, 48% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 33% are single-family rentals.

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Finding apartments for rent in North Carolina for less than $1,200 has never been so easy! At RentCafe nice cheap apartments are just one click away. There are currently 2,857 available units in North Carolina, renting for under $1,200. On average, $1,292 can get you 902 Sqft in this area. Be sure to search for the apartment that is best for you. Under “More”, check the amenities that you consider a must-have, and don’t forget to look at the pet policy. Fitness enthusiasts can even check the Fitness Center box. Whether you are looking for studio apartments, 1 bedroom apartments, 2 bedroom apartments or 3 bedroom apartments, you are sure to find one that will make you want to move in right away.

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