
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Drexel, NC from $750 (46 Rentals)
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Meadowood Garden

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Hickory Trace Village Apartments

The Abbey

Apartments on 20th

101 Park Place Ave

4152 Cherrywood Dr

The Village at Catawba Ridge

The Townhomes at Viewmont
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Argyle Place

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Morganton Trading Company

Forest View Apartments

Blue Bell at Lenoir Mills

The Gates at Highland apartment homes

Landings & Villas of Hickory
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Hawks Landing

Woodbridge Apartments

Wellington Place

The Estates

Plaza View Luxury Condominiums

Park View Apartments

The Condominiums at Cedarwood

Hickory East

Viewmont Pointe
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1243 Main Ave Dr NW

512 10th St SW

1726 Suburban Dr

2353 US-70

427 N Green St

1754 Zion Rd

100 2nd Ave SE

2842 Dale St

3309 Clarence Towery Cir
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Waterford Place

8364 Cedar St

1815 Conley Rd

2320 Shade Tree St

1078 16th Ave NW

2155 White Pine M H P Rd

45 22nd Ave NE

Union Square Apartments

1847 2nd Ave SW
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Drexel, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Drexel?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drexel Studio Apartments | $1,006 | $750 | $1,175 |
| Drexel 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,591 | $850 | $3,071 |
| Drexel 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,745 | $1,100 | $3,804 |
| Drexel 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,842 | $1,231 | $2,175 |
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Cheapest Available Drexel Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Drexel, NC is a Studio unit found at Viewmont Pointe in the Oakwood Hillcrest neighborhood priced from $700. Quail Ridge Apartments in the Lakeland neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Drexel apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viewmont Pointe | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $700 |
| Quail Ridge Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| Meadowood Garden | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Apartments on 20th | Eastside 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| 101 Park Place Ave | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| The Village at Catawba Ridge | Studio Standard-Call For Availability | Studio,1BA | $1,025 |
| The Townhomes at Viewmont | 1x1 Standard- Call For Availability | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Cedar Hills Apartments & Townhomes | 2x1 Garden Standard- Call for Availability | 2BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| Morganton Trading Company | 1 Bedroom Waitlist | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Forest View Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Drexel, NC and Nearby
As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Drexel area is the $1.25 price per square foot 3 BR Model at 101 Park Place Ave in the starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Drexel apartment is the 2 Bedroom - Garden Model at Cedarbrook Apartments starting at $1,325 with a $1.16 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Drexel apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 101 Park Place Ave | 3 BR | 3BR,2BA | $1.25 |
| Cedarbrook Apartments | 2 Bedroom - Garden | 2BR,2BA | $1.16 |
| Plaza View Luxury Condominiums | 2 Bed, 1.5 Bath Model | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.18 |
| The Condominiums at Cedarwood | 2 Bed, 1.5 Bath Model | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.18 |
| Bost Road Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.24 |
| Hickory East | 2 bedroom B | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.27 |
| Park View Apartments | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.30 |
| Woodbridge Apartments | 2 Bedroom Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.27 |
| Landings & Villas of Hickory | 2X2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.28 |
| Viewmont Pointe | 2 Beds, 2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.22 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Drexel Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Drexel?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Drexel is at Viewmont Pointe listed at $700.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Drexel Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Drexel Apartment is $850 at Meadowood Garden.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Drexel Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Drexel is starting from $1,100 at Meadowood Garden.
What is the most affordable Drexel Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Drexel Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Park View Apartments and starts from $1,500.
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