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Apartments under $1,000 for Rent in Rocky Mount, NC

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  5. Building Photo - 1220 Planters St
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $950
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    Base Rent$950
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    Total Monthly Price$950

    1220 Planters St

    1220 Planters St, Rocky Mount, NC 27801
  8. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $700

    413 Midway-

    413 Midway St, Rocky Mount, NC 27801
  24. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $695

    916 Star St

    916 Star St, Rocky Mount, NC 27804
  25. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $695

    918 Star St

    918 Star St, Rocky Mount, NC 27804
  28. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $600

    829 Gay St

    829 Gay St, Rocky Mount, NC 27804
  29. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $750

    827 Gay St

    827 Gay St, Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Rocky Mount at a Glance

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Rocky Mount, NC Apartments for Rent

Rocky Mount stretches across Nash and Edgecombe counties in northeast North Carolina, right where the Tar River drops from the Piedmont to the coastal plain. If you're hunting for apartments for rent in Rocky Mount, you'll love the budget-friendly prices—one-bedrooms average about $994 monthly, while two-bedroom apartment communities typically run around $1,078. This 45-square-mile city anchors the region with a relaxed pace and shopping, dining, and solid job opportunities in healthcare, education, and manufacturing.

Renting in Rocky Mount makes sense when you want to save money without sacrificing convenience. The city's spot on Interstate 95 and U.S. Highway 64 means easy drives to Raleigh, Wilson, and Greenville—perfect if you work in one of those bigger cities. Apartment communities here come in all shapes and sizes, from cozy studios to spacious three-bedroom units. You'll find things to do between neighborhood parks, community gardens, golf courses, and local restaurants, plus cultural events at North Carolina Wesleyan College. With rental rates below the state average and that sweet spot between suburban perks and small-town charm, Rocky Mount delivers real value for budget-minded renters.

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N-Rms Middle College High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
388 Students
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Edge Academy of Health Sciences

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
74 Students
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CITI High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
115 Students
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J W Parker Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
255 Students
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Red Oak Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
852 Students
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G R Edwards Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
410 Students
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Rocky Mount Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
689 Students
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West Edgecombe Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
249 Students
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Englewood Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
399 Students
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Benvenue Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
571 Students
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M B Hubbard Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
442 Students
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Winstead Avenue Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
560 Students

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