
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cabarrus County, NC from $300 (38 Rentals)
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Room in House on Cox Mill Rd

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Room in House on Sunburst Ln

57 Corban Ave SW, Unit C

260 Church St NE

268 Church St NE

4205 Shiner Ln

Waters Edge Apartment Homes (NC)
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The Retreat at Kannapolis

Edge at Concord

The Ridges

Kannan Station Apartment Homes

Forest Park Crossing

Villas At Forest Park

Beechwood Place Apartments

2550 Monta Dr
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Creekside Apartments

357 Freedom St SW

Patriots Pointe

Barringers Trace

Brooke Pointe Apartments

260 Church St NE

1302 Meadow Ave

268 Church St N

Kimberly Ridge
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Trinity Station Apartments

134 Duval St NW

303 Country Club Dr NE

292 Hamilton Dr NE

Melrose Apartments

Buckingham Place

648 Wilson St
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Cabarrus County, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cabarrus County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabarrus County Studio Apartments | $1,338 | $950 | $1,584 |
| Cabarrus County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,509 | $800 | $3,329 |
| Cabarrus County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,735 | $1,050 | $3,065 |
| Cabarrus County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,891 | $1,330 | $3,439 |
| Cabarrus County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,782 | $1,653 | $1,868 |
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Cheapest Available Cabarrus County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Cabarrus County, NC is a Studio unit found at Waters Edge Apartment Homes (NC) in the Oak Crest neighborhood priced from $935. Edge at Concord in the Oak Crest neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $975. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cabarrus County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waters Edge Apartment Homes (NC) | Studio - Waters Edge - 336 sqft | Studio,1BA | $935 |
| Edge at Concord | Cabo | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| The Ridges | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| Kannan Station Apartment Homes | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Concord Flats | Studio Standard - Call For Availability | Studio,1BA | $1,025 |
| South Emerson Hills | 1 x 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,089 |
| Allison Heights | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Parkway Station Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,135 |
| The Vive at Kellswater | A1 The Beech - One Bedroom, One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cabarrus County, NC
As of April 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cabarrus County area is the $0.96 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Spire Apartments in the in the Back Creek Downs neighborhood starting from $1,551. The second greatest value Cabarrus County apartment is the 4A Model at Oak Crest Apartments starting at $1,576 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the Oak Crest neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cabarrus County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spire Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.96 |
| Oak Crest Apartments | 4A | 4BR,2BA | $1.15 |
| The Bridges Of Cabarrus | Reduced rates equal 2 months free for a 12 mont... | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
| American Ave NE | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $1.17 |
| 300 Gurley Dr NW, Unit 300 Gurley Dr Concord NC | 300 Gurley Dr NW | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| 296 Gurley Dr NW, Unit 296 Gurley Dr Concord NC | 296 Gurley Dr NW | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Oak Ridge Duplexes | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.31 |
| Chesney Woods Apartments | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.29 |
| Edge at Concord | Concord | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.32 |
| Allison Heights | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cabarrus County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Cabarrus County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Cabarrus County is under $1,199.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cabarrus County?
The cheapest apartment in Cabarrus County is The Ridges which is listed at $975, while the average apartment in Cabarrus County costs $1,868.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cabarrus County?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 16 regular apartments in Cabarrus County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Cabarrus County?
Cheap apartments in Cabarrus County have an average cost of $995 which is $873 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cabarrus County.
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