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Apartments for Rent in North Carolina under $1200

2,857 Rentals Available
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
    Today

    3716-A Groometown Road, Greensboro, NC 27406
    2 BEDS $1,200
  • a living room with leather furniture and a fireplace
    Today

    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
    Today

    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.

Renting apartments in North Carolina under $1,200

Searching for apartments for rent in North Carolina under $1,200 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 $1,292 per month, there are 2,857 units available for less than $1,200. 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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