
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cabarrus County, NC from $850 (132 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in Cabarrus County.


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305 Country Club Dr NE

130 Spring St SW

Concord Flats

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40 Willowbrook Dr NW

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The Ridges

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667 Faith Dr SW
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Stadium Lofts

The Station at Poplar Tent

Oak Ridge Duplexes

314 Hamilton Dr NE

The View at Hotel Concord

Bexley Village at Concord Mills

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The Retreat at Concord Apartments

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213 Bishop Ln

Emery Village

Cloisters of Concord
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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 | $1,323 | $889 | $1,599 |
| Cabarrus County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,466 | $850 | $3,373 |
| Cabarrus County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,714 | $1,000 | $2,534 |
| Cabarrus County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,929 | $1,370 | $3,596 |
| Cabarrus County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,606 | $1,868 | $3,175 |
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Cheapest Available Cabarrus County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Cabarrus County, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at ChurchNE268 in the Haddington Estates neighborhood priced from $850. Crestview Huntington in the Oak Crest neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $883. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cabarrus County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChurchNE268 | ChurchNE268 - 12 | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Crestview Huntington | Cypress | Studio,1BA | $883 |
| Waters Edge Apartment Homes (NC) | Studio - Waters Edge - 336 sqft | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| Davidson Apartment Homes | Studio (S1) | Studio,1BA | $922 |
| Wilson Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $945 |
| Edge at Concord | Cabo | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Concord Flats | Studio Standard - Call For Availability | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| The Ridges | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Parkway Station Apartment Homes | One Bedroom- 520 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,065 |
| Woodlands at Concord | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cabarrus County, NC
As of September 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cabarrus County area is the $1.05 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Spire Apartments in the in the East Charlotte neighborhood starting from $1,686. The second greatest value Cabarrus County apartment is the 3 x 2 Model at South Emerson Hills starting at $1,493 with a $1.09 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 | $1.05 |
| South Emerson Hills | 3 x 2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.09 |
| Crown Point Luxury Apartments at Kingsport | 2x2 Deluxe-Call For Availability | 2BR,2BA | $1.34 |
| The Retreat at Kannapolis | 2Bd 1.5Bth TH Reno | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.25 |
| Meadow Creek | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Garden | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.38 |
| Bexley Square at Concord Mills | Concord | 2BR,2BA | $1.35 |
| Oak Crest Apartments | 2A | 2BR,2BA | $1.29 |
| The Vive at Kellswater | A1 The Beech - One Bedroom, One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Wilson Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| Freedom St Apartments | 2 bedroom 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
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 $1,125.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cabarrus County?
The cheapest apartment in Cabarrus County is ChurchNE268 which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Cabarrus County costs $1,549.
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 25 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 $487 which is $1,062 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cabarrus County.
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