Guilford College

Greensboro, NC

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Guilford College - Greensboro, NC

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The Religious Society of Friends, also known as Quakers, established today’s Guilford College as New Garden Boarding School in 1837 with the purpose of educating their children. Now, Guilford College provides a transformative, practical, and excellent liberal arts education that produces critical thinkers in an inclusive and diverse environment. Quaker testimonies of community, equality, integrity, peace, and simplicity continue to guide Guilford to this day.

Many apartments are available for rent within close proximity to Guilford’s campus in Greensboro. Commuting and traveling from Guilford is easy with access to Interstates 40 and 73 as well as Piedmont Triad International Airport.

Guilford boasts a vibrant campus life with NCAA Division III Quaker athletics, over 50 student clubs and organizations, cultural events, intramural and club sports, art exhibits, theatrical performances, and lectures. The vibrant and eclectic City of Greensboro offers a wealth of cultural and entertainment opportunities in addition to dozens of parks, museums, shops, and restaurants just off campus. Raleigh and Charlotte are both less than a two-hour drive from Guilford too.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Greensboro, NC is $888 for a studio, $1,121 for one bedroom, $1,262 for two bedrooms, and $1,514 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Greensboro has increased by 1.2% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 468 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $888/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 733 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,121/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,014 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,262/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,268 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,514/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

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Car-Dependent

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This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

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Minimal Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

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Somewhat Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

EP Pearce Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

667 Students

9
out of 10

N Guilford Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

636 Students

7
out of 10

Claxton Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

490 Students

7
out of 10

Jefferson Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

696 Students

6
out of 10

Alamance Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

516 Students

6
out of 10

Northwest Guilford Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

950 Students

9
out of 10

Kernodle Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

745 Students

9
out of 10

Northern Guilford Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

792 Students

7
out of 10

Otis L Hairston Sr Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

631 Students

6
out of 10

Mendenhall Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

624 Students

6
out of 10

Gtcc East Middle College High

Public

Grades 9-12

169 Students

10
out of 10

Northwest Guilford High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,991 Students

9
out of 10

The Early College At Guilford College

Public

Grades 9-12

195 Students

9
out of 10

Stem Early College At Nc A&T Su

Public

Grades 9-12

192 Students

9
out of 10

Greensboro College Middle College

Public

Grades 11-12

83 Students

8
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Tanger Family Bicentennial Garden
  • The Bog Garden
  • Greensboro Arboretum
  • Guilford Courthouse National Military Park
  • Country Park

Airports

  • Piedmont Triad International

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