Cheap Apartments for Rent in Drexel, NC from $900 (40 Rentals)

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Drexel, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Drexel Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Drexel, NC is a 2 Beds unit found at Meadowood Apartments priced from $980. The Village at Catawba Ridge in the Viewmont neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Drexel apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Meadowood Apartments2BR/1 BA (Flat / Larger) Semi Classic2BR,1BA$980
The Village at Catawba RidgeStudio Standard-Call For AvailabilityStudio,1BA$1,000
Apartments on 20thEastside 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000
101 Park Place AveOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,000
Viewmont PointeThe Madison2BR,2BA$1,150
The Villas at Pebble Creek1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,185
Huntington Park ApartmentsTWO BEDROOM TOWNHOME2BR,1BA$1,200
Highland Commons2 br 1 bath NEW2BR,1BA$1,250
Union Square ApartmentsTwo Bedroom - Two Bath2BR,2BA$1,250
Bost Road Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Drexel, NC and Nearby

As of October 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Drexel area is the $1.12 price per square foot The Pinewood Model at Laurel Forest in the in the Downtown Hickory neighborhood starting from $1,470. The second greatest value Drexel apartment is the The Caddie Model at Wellington Place starting at $1,430 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the Lakeland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Drexel apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Laurel ForestThe Pinewood3BR,2BA$1.12
Wellington PlaceThe Caddie3BR,2BA$1.10
Woodbridge Apartments3 Bedroom Premier3BR,2BA$1.13
Cedarbrook Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.21
Forest View ApartmentsTwo Bedroom (Annex)2BR,1.5BA$1.18
Plaza View Luxury Condominiums2 Bed, 1.5 Bath Model2BR,1.5BA$1.18
The Condominiums at Cedarwood2 Bed, 1.5 Bath Model2BR,1.5BA$1.18
Huntington Park ApartmentsTWO BEDROOM TOWNHOME2BR,1.5BA$1.20
Viewmont PointeThe Madison2BR,2BA$1.17
Meadowood Apartments2BR/1 BA (Flat / Larger) Semi Classic2BR,1BA$1.23

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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 $1,000.

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 Apartments on 20th.

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 $980 at Meadowood Apartments.

What is the most affordable Drexel Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Drexel Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Wellington Place and starts from $1,430.

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