Studio Apartments for Rent in Greenville, NC

East Carolina University brings energy to Greenville through packed football games at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium and basketball matchups at Minges Coliseum. The Town Common along the Tar River hosts concerts at the Greenville Toyota Amphitheater, while River Park North provides 324 acres for fishing, kayaking, and nature exploration. Uptown Greenville features local shops and galleries, with regular events like First Friday ArtWalk and Freeboot Friday pep rallies at Five Points Plaza. The dining scene includes local favorites such as Nino's Cucina Italiana, B's Barbecue, and Main & Mill Oyster Bar & Tavern.

The housing market includes diverse options across several neighborhoods. The median single family home price in Greenville is $315,000, with Brook Valley commanding the highest median price at $410,000. The Grid area shows median single family prices of $325,000, while West Greenville presents more affordable options at $216,000. Townhomes have a median price of $228,000, and condos range from $107,000 for one bedroom units to $169,200 for two bedrooms.

The cost of living sits 1.7% below the national average. A family with school age children needs approximately $105,000 annually to live comfortably, while renters should aim for $53,000. Property taxes stand at 0.85%, comparing favorably to nearby Kinston at 0.88%. The combined sales tax rate is 7.00%. Groceries cost 12% above the national average, though gasoline prices at $2.858 per gallon stay 12% below. Top rated public schools include Ridgewood Elementary and H.B. Sugg Elementary, both rated A minus by Niche. The Greenville Area Transit system serves the city, with the Pitt-Greenville Airport providing commercial flights.