College Hill

Greensboro, NC

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College Hill - Greensboro, NC Area Guide

An affordable neighborhood beside the University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Affordable Great Location University Walkable Convenient

Located a few blocks west of Downtown Greensboro, College Hill is Greensboro’s oldest neighborhood. As its name implies, this historic neighborhood is home to Greensboro College and is located beside the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. College Hill’s proximity to two college campuses and Downtown Greensboro gives the neighborhood a vibrant, youthful feel. Similar to other college communities, the neighborhood is pedestrian-friendly so residents can easily walk to Tate Street for a slice of pizza or to grab a cup of coffee with friends. For some of the city’s best shopping, dining, and entertainment options, head east to Elm Street, a bustling thoroughfare in the heart of Downtown Greensboro. Although College Hill is a popular spot for students and university employees, renters from all walks of life will enjoy the neighborhood’s affordable rental options.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in College Hill is $1,129 for one bedroom, and $1,190 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in College Hill has increased by 0.9% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 805 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,129/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 935 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,190/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

60 / 100

Some Public Transit

Transit

40 / 100

Moderately Drivable

Drivability

60 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 20 Minute Walk

Groceries

40 / 100

Good Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

60 / 100

Good Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

60 / 100

Fair Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

50 / 100

Recreation

Large Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

70 / 100

Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

50 / 100

Local Vibe

Vibrant Atmosphere at Times

Vibrancy

40 / 100

Good Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

60 / 100

Somewhat Noisy

Quiet Score

80 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Greensboro Children's Museum
  • Greensboro Arboretum
  • The Bog Garden
  • Tanger Family Bicentennial Garden
  • Gateway Gardens

Airports

  • Piedmont Triad International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.