
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Drexel, NC from $500 (22 Rentals)
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Hickory Trace Village Apartments

The Village at Catawba Ridge

Apartments on 20th

101 Park Place Ave

1815 Conley Rd
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240 6th St SW

720 Kincaid Cir
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39 17th St SE

708 F Ave SE

712 F Ave SE

1827 1st Ave NW

8364 Cedar St

1335 12th St Dr NW

2183 Edgewood Dr

204 Glendale St

59 22nd Ave NE
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1335 14th St Dr NE

326 10th Avenue Pl NE
Drexel, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Drexel?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Drexel Studio Apartments | $1,041 | $975 | $1,125 |
Drexel 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,334 | $925 | $2,100 |
Drexel 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,569 | $1,050 | $3,000 |
Drexel 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,949 | $1,350 | $2,637 |
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Cheapest Available Drexel Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Drexel, NC is a 2 Beds unit found at Viewmont Square in the Lakeland neighborhood priced from $628. The Village at Catawba Ridge in the Viewmont neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $975. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Drexel apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Viewmont Square | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $628 |
The Village at Catawba Ridge | Studio Standard-Call For Availability | Studio,1BA | $975 |
101 Park Place Ave | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Huntington Park Apartments | TWO BEDROOM GARDEN | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Apartments on 20th | Hickory East 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Drexel, NC and Nearby
As of June 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Drexel area is the $1.33 price per square foot B1 Two Bedroom / Two and a Half Bath Townhome w... Model at Landon Green Artisan Cottages in the in the Lakeland neighborhood starting from $1,955. The second greatest value Drexel apartment is the 3 BR Model at 101 Park Place Ave starting at $1,500 with a $1.25 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. |
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Landon Green Artisan Cottages | B1 Two Bedroom / Two and a Half Bath Townhome w... | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.33 |
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 |
Apartments on 20th | Catawba Place 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
2969 Orchid Ln, Unit A | 2969 Orchid Ln | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
Landings & Villas of Hickory | 3X2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.39 |
Hickory East | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.17 |
Viewmont Square | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.68 |
Huntington Park Apartments | TWO BEDROOM GARDEN | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.31 |
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Getting Around Drexel, NC
Walk Score®
19 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
12 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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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 The Village at Catawba Ridge listed at $975.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Drexel Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Drexel Apartment is $1,000 at 101 Park Place Ave.
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 $628 at Viewmont Square.
What is the most affordable Drexel Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Drexel Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Landings & Villas of Hickory and starts from $1,500.
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