Cheap Homes for Rent in Cabarrus County, NC from $500 (31 Rentals)

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property at 149 McGill Ave NW

$800

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$800

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$800

1 Bedroom, 0.5 Bath Home for Rent

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149 McGill Ave NW

ConcordNC28025
property at 268 Church St N

$850

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$850

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$850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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268 Church St N

ConcordNC28025
property at 260 Church St N

$870

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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260 Church St N

ConcordNC28025

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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. Waters Edge Apartment Homes (NC) in the Oak Crest neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $900. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cabarrus County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
ChurchNE268ChurchNE268 - 91BR,1BA$850
Waters Edge Apartment Homes (NC)Studio - Waters Edge - 336 sqftStudio,1BA$900
Crestview HuntingtonBirch1BR,1BA$959
Concord FlatsStudio Standard - Call For AvailabilityStudio,1BA$999
The Ridges1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,025
South Emerson Hills1 x 11BR,1BA$1,089
Summerlin at Concord Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom - 910 sqft2BR,1BA$1,125
Edge at ConcordConcord2BR,1BA$1,141
Parkway Station Apartment HomesOne Bedroom- 520 sqft1BR,1BA$1,145

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cabarrus County, NC

As of July 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cabarrus County area is the $1.07 price per square foot 3A Model at Oak Crest Apartments in the in the Oak Crest neighborhood starting from $1,353. The second greatest value Cabarrus County apartment is the B1 Model at Waterlynn at Concord starting at $1,420 with a $1.20 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Oak Crest Apartments3A3BR,2BA$1.07
Waterlynn at ConcordB12BR,2BA$1.20
American Ave NE3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.17
Crown Point Luxury Apartments at Kingsport2x2 Deluxe-Call For Availability2BR,2BA$1.34
Davidson Apartment Homes3X2 (C1)3BR,2BA$1.32
The Retreat at Kannapolis2Bd 1.5Bth TH Reno2BR,1.5BA$1.25
296 Gurley Dr NW, Unit 296 Gurley Dr Concord NC296 Gurley Dr NW2BR,1BA$1.20
Meadow Creek2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Garden2BR,1.5BA$1.33
Bexley Square at Concord MillsConcord2BR,2BA$1.35
The Vive at KellswaterA1 The Beech - One Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.28

Frequently Asked Questions about Cabarrus County

What type of rentals are currently available in Cabarrus County?

There are currently 172 Apartments for Rent in Cabarrus County, NC with pricing that ranges from $700 to $3,373. There are also 337 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Cabarrus County ranging from $575 to $4,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Cabarrus County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Cabarrus County ranges from $575 to $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,331.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Cabarrus County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Cabarrus County range from $1,265 to $3,147, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $925 to $3,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,749 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,653.

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