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Apartments for Rent in North Carolina under $500

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Apartments for Rent in North Carolina under $500. 163 Rentals Available
  • a living room and dining room with a couch and a table
    Today

    114 Hunting Ridge Road, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
    1 BED $421+
  • a living room with couches and a table with a clock
    Today

    85 N Alta View Dr, Cullowhee, NC 28723
    4 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • 112AB & 114AB Adams Street 1 Apartment for Rent
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    112AB & 114AB Adams Street, Greensboro, NC 27403
    1 BED $465
  • a small red brick house with trees in front of it
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    1408 W Friendly Ave, Greensboro, NC 27403
    1 BED $419+
  • 700 Azalea Circle 1 Apartment for Rent
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    700 Azalea Circle, Creedmoor, NC 27522
    1 BED $456
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  • the logo realty
    Today

    B, Lenoir, NC 28645
    2 BEDS $400
  • an empty parking lot with a building in the background
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    623 Ontario St., Winston Salem, NC 27105
    1 BED $400+
  • a sign that says midway apartments residents only no trespassing no solicitation no pets

    103 Midway Drive, Raeford, NC 28376
    1 BED Ask for pricing
  • a living room with a couch and a table
    Today

    14125 Orchardgate Dr, Charlotte, NC 28278
    1 BED Ask for pricing
    2 BEDS $471+
  • a living room with a couch and a tv
    Today

    Northlake Centre Parkway, Charlotte, NC 28216
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with a chalkboard wall and couches
    Today

    1420 4Th Street Drive, NW, Hickory, NC 28601
    1 BED $438+
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  • a living room with a couch and chairs and a ceiling fan
    Today

    640 Ravenwood Drive, Rocky Mount, NC 27803
    1 BED $400+
    2 BEDS $475+
  • an image of a vehicle registration plate with a green and white sticker on it
    Today

    5616 Sterlingwoods Drive, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
    3 BEDS $1
  • a red background with the market leaders logo and the words market leaders properties
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    2743 Batchelor Road, Nashville, NC 27856
    2 BEDS $425
  • a living room with a green couch and a tv
    Today

    3000 Academic Drive, New Bern, NC 28562
    1 BED Ask for pricing
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  • 96 East Tarboro Road 3 Beds Apartment for Rent
    Today

    96 East Tarboro Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27801
    3 BEDS $350
  • an old with a blue dumpster in front of it
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    647 Linfield Drive, Durham, NC 27701
    4 BEDS $1
  • a living room and dining room with a couch and a table
    Today

    613 Hull Drive, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
    1 BED $454+
  • a welcome mat that reads home sweet home on a wooden floor
    Today

    8310 E W T Harris Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28227
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
    Today

    1025 Karen Dr, New Bern, NC 28562
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    1 BED Ask for pricing
    2 BEDS $484+
  • a living room with a couch and a table
    Today

    2200 Sunbury Way, Greenville, NC 27858
    1 BED $437+
    2 BEDS $398+
    3 BEDS Ask for pricing
  • a living room with couches and chairs in it
    Today

    Vance Po Road, Statesville, NC 28625
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a red background with the market leaders logo and the words market leaders properties
    Today

    105 East Tarboro Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27801
    3 BEDS $300
  • Villa2 3 Beds Apartment for Rent
    Today

    Villa2, Vgg, AK 33333
    3 BEDS $111+
  • a welcome mat that reads home sweet home on a wooden floor
    Today

    750 6Th Avenue W, Hendersonville, NC 28739
    1 BED $318+
    2 BEDS $368+
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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 7 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 housing is rented out compared to 66% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 8% 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 33% are single-family rentals.

Your search for apartments in North Carolina under $500 stops here

Finding apartments for rent in North Carolina for less than $500 has never been so easy! At RentCafe nice cheap apartments are just one click away. There are currently 163 available units in North Carolina, renting for under $500. On average, $518 can get you 937 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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