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property at 3487 Forestdale Dr

$1,425

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$1,425

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Mar 1

3487 Forestdale Dr, Unit 1C

3487 Forestdale Dr
BurlingtonNC27215
property at 3010 Winston Dr

$1,495

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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3010 Winston Dr, Unit #81

3010 Winston Dr
BurlingtonNC27215

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Elon, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Elon Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Elon, NC is a 4 Beds unit found at Evellien & Provence: Townhomes + Apartments Student Housing in the North Burlington neighborhood priced from $775. Huffman Mill Townhomes in the North Burlington neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $975. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Elon apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Evellien & Provence: Townhomes + Apartments Student HousingProvence Apartments4BR,2BA$775
Huffman Mill Townhomes1 Bed | 1.5 Bath1BR,1BA$975
West PointeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$999
Emerald CourtTownHome2BR,1BA$1,099
Ethan Pointe ApartmentsB - Colonial2BR,2BA$1,114

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elon, NC

As of February 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Elon area is the $1.36 price per square foot C1 Model at Spire at Darrowby Ridge in the in the Lindley Park Estates neighborhood starting from $2,115. The second greatest value Elon apartment is the Maywood Model at Rosemary Glen starting at $1,799 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the Lindley Park Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Elon apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Spire at Darrowby RidgeC13BR,2.5BA$1.36
Rosemary GlenMaywood3BR,2.5BA$1.26
Windsor Upon StonecrestThe Brighton3BR,2BA$1.25
198 Milltown ApartmentsThe Boro2BR,2BA$1.33
Coat of Arms Apartments2 Bed/1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.09
Woodland Heights of BurlingtonOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.15
Residences at Forestdale2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.33
Emerald CourtTownHome2BR,1.5BA$1.35
Huffman Mill Townhomes1 Bed | 1.5 Bath1BR,1.5BA$1.25
West PointeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.33

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Frequently Asked Questions about Elon

What type of rentals are currently available in Elon?

There are currently 63 Apartments for Rent in Elon, NC with pricing that ranges from $625 to $4,055. There are also 46 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Elon ranging from $1,050 to $2,695.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Elon?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Elon ranges from $1,050 to $2,695 with an average monthly rent of $1,874.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Elon?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Elon range from $795 to $2,360, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,250 to $2,695. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,095 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $775.

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