
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cabarrus County, NC from $300 (42 Rentals)
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260 Church St NE

Room in House on Sunburst Ln
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268 Church St NE

The Retreat at Kannapolis

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Edge at Concord

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Forest Park Crossing

Villas At Forest Park
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Beechwood Place Apartments

Room in House on Cox Mill Rd

2550 Monta Dr

Creekside Apartments

357 Freedom St SW

Patriots Pointe

Barringers Trace

648 Wilson St
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260 Church St N

Brooke Pointe Apartments

268 Church St N

659 Wilson St

1417 Oakshade Ave

Kimberly Ridge

121 Briarcliff Dr

90 Creswell Dr NE
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Brooke Pointe Manor

Glen Laurel

Trinity Station Apartments

Melrose Apartments

305 Country Club Dr NE

307 Country Club Dr NE

Buckingham Place

2202 S Main St
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1568 Barringer St

638 Wilson St
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 | $1,341 | $925 | $1,895 |
| Cabarrus County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,494 | $870 | $2,054 |
| Cabarrus County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,720 | $989 | $2,932 |
| Cabarrus County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,901 | $1,355 | $6,928 |
| Cabarrus County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,516 | $1,653 | $2,845 |
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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 Kannan Station Apartment Homes in the Oak Crest neighborhood priced from $935. Parkway Station Apartment Homes in the Foxlaire neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cabarrus County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kannan Station Apartment Homes | Studio | Studio,1BA | $935 |
| Parkway Station Apartment Homes | One Bedroom- 400 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Concord Flats | Studio Standard - Call For Availability | Studio,1BA | $1,025 |
| The Ridges | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| South Emerson Hills | 1 x 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,089 |
| Summerlin at Concord Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 633 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,105 |
| Edge at Concord | Concord | 2BR,1BA | $1,149 |
| The Vive at Kellswater | A1 The Beech - One Bedroom, One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,169 |
| Bexley Village at Concord Mills | Hawksbill | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cabarrus County, NC
As of June 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cabarrus County area is the $1.27 price per square foot B1 Model at Waterlynn at Concord in the in the Afton Village neighborhood starting from $1,509. The second greatest value Cabarrus County apartment is the B2 Model at The Elliott starting at $1,590 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the Afton Village 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterlynn at Concord | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.27 |
| The Elliott | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.36 |
| American Ave NE | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $1.17 |
| Crown Point Luxury Apartments at Kingsport | 2x2 Deluxe-Call For Availability | 2BR,2BA | $1.34 |
| 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 |
| The Retreat at Kannapolis | 2Bd 1.5Bth TH Reno | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.25 |
| The Vive at Kellswater | A2 The Sequoia - One Bedroom, One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| Oak Crest Apartments | 2A | 2BR,2BA | $1.27 |
| Edge at Concord | Concord | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.22 |
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 Parkway Station Apartment Homes which is listed at $1,000, while the average apartment in Cabarrus County costs $2,645.
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 10 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 $226 which is $2,419 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cabarrus County.
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