Cheap Apartments for Rent in Forest City, NC from $300 (55 Rentals)

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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
property at 220 McDade Rd

$700

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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220 McDade Rd

Forest CityNC28043

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property at 147 Courtland St

$1,200

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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

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property at 304 Palm St

$875

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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 $697. 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$697
Villas at Lawson CreekBrentwood with Sunroom1BR,1BA$772
Residence at Humboldt Park Shelby's best 55+ Senior Living Community.1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$850
Maple Hall Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$850
Marion RidgeWillow OakStudio,1BA$870
Reserve at Hillcrest1 Bedroom | 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$899
The Bryant1 Bed 1 Bath - Silver1BR,1BA$899
Tree Top ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$899
Autumn Park Apartments1x1 with patio/balcony1BR,1BA$905

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

As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Forest City area is the $1.22 price per square foot 3 Bedroom, 2.5BA Townhome with Garage Model at Universal at Boiling Springs in the starting from $1,759. The second greatest value Forest City apartment is the 3BR/2.5BA Model at Sage at Chelsey starting at $1,499 with a $1.10 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.
Universal at Boiling Springs3 Bedroom, 2.5BA Townhome with Garage3BR,2.5BA$1.22
Sage at Chelsey3BR/2.5BA3BR,2.5BA$1.10
The Pointe on Lafayette3B Classic3BR,1BA$1.23
Stonecrest Apartments2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms2BR,2BA$0.96
SH302-Chamberlain Oaks Apartments (CHO)2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.93
Valley Falls Apartments2X22BR,2BA$0.77
Caitlin StationTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.12
Magnolia Ridge Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.29
Auden Upstate2 BR / 2 BA-2.12BR,2BA$0.93
Maple Hall Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,2BA$1.17

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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 $697.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Forest City Apartment is $772 at Villas at Lawson Creek.

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 $1,151.

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