Cheap Apartments for Rent in Forest City, NC from $300 (61 Rentals)

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property at 788 Chase High Rd

$1,300

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788 Chase High Rd

Forest CityNC28043
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Rutherford Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rutherford Manor

775 S Church StForest City, NC 28043
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Arlington Ridge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arlington Ridge

247 Arlington StForest City, NC 28043
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The Highlands
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Highlands

171 Butler RdForest City, NC 28043

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property at 147 Courtland St

$1,200

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$1,200
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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147 Courtland St

SpindaleNC28160

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Chamberlain Pines
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Chamberlain Pines

1121-1126 Scottsdale DrShelby, NC 28150
property at 304 Palm St

$850

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304 Palm St

ShelbyNC28150

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Forest City, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Forest City Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Forest City, NC is a 2 Beds unit found at The Farmstead at Mill Spring priced from $300. 1022 West Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $755. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Forest City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Farmstead at Mill SpringGlamping Tents2BR,1BA$300
1022 West Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$755
Chamberlain Pines1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$825
Villas at Lawson CreekBrentwood1BR,1BA$846
Maple Hall Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$850
Stonecrest Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$860
Marion RidgeWillow OakStudio,1BA$870
The Orchard Apartment Homesolvr1br1BR,1BA$891
The Madison by Humboldt1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$895
Tree Top ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest City, NC and Nearby

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Forest City area is the $1.10 price per square foot 3BR/2.5BA Model at Sage at Chelsey in the starting from $1,499. The second greatest value Forest City apartment is the HUB-3x3C Model at The Hub at Palmetto Pointe starting at $1,479 with a $1.08 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Forest City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sage at Chelsey3BR/2.5BA3BR,2.5BA$1.10
The Hub at Palmetto PointeHUB-3x3C3BR,3BA$1.08
LOFTS AT INMAN MILLSB22BR,2BA$1.10
Chamberlain Oaks Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.01
Sage at Martins Lane2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.06
Caitlin StationTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.10
Auden Upstate2 BR / 2 BA-2.12BR,2BA$0.93
Maple Hall Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,2BA$1.17
The Pointe on LafayetteOne Month Free + $50 App Fee Refunded at The Po...1BR,1BA$1.16
The Orchard Apartment Homesolvr1br1BR,1BA$1.19

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Forest City Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Forest City?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Forest City is at 1022 West Apartment Homes listed at $755.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Forest City Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Forest City Apartment is $825 at Chamberlain Pines.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Forest City Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Forest City is starting from $300 at The Farmstead at Mill Spring.

What is the most affordable Forest City Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Forest City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Caitlin Station and starts from $1,123.

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