Stephens Street Apartments for Rent

The Stephens Street neighborhood of Greensboro, North Carolina is situated around South Cherry Boulevard, also called Highways 70/220, and Interstate 40/85. Other main streets in the neighborhood include East Florida Street, East Lee Street and Stephens Street. The Stephens Street neighborhood is located in Guilford County in the 27406 zip code area.

The neighborhood is comprised of small starter homes that were built in the 1950s and 1960s. Rentals in the neighborhood function as off-campus housing for several Greensboro universities including Bennett College, Greensboro College, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and the University of North Carolina. Stephens Street is neat and friendly. The average cost of a home is $59,000.

Local landmarks include Piedmont Memorial Cemetery on McConnell Road and Kindred Hospital on South Side Boulevard. Area public schools include Washington Elementary, Hairston Middle School and Dudley High School. The schools have a 4 out of 5 community approval rating.

Two neighborhood parks serve Stephens Street. Barber Park is located on East Florida Street and features a baseball stadium, 18-hole disc golf course, picnic shelters, and a one mile multi-use trail that winds through the park’s 109 acres. Built for the North Carolina State Games, the disc golf course is a favorite among enthusiasts. The Simkins Indoor Sports Pavilion at Barber offers year-round indoor tennis and basketball.

Gillespie Park is also located on East Florida Street. This public golf course is maintained by the city of Greensboro. The course has 9 holes and two sets of tees allowing golfers to play 18 holes. The course is known for its canopy of oak trees and other hardwoods. It is a family-friendly course.