Cheap Apartments for Rent in Forest City, NC from $300 (51 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
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South Point Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

South Point Apartments

951 Oakland RdForest City, NC 28043
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property at 3126 US-221

$825 - $895

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3126 US-221

Forest CityNC28043

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Chamberlain Pines
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Chamberlain Pines

1121-1126 Scottsdale DrShelby, NC 28150
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Maple Hall Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Maple Hall Apartments

239 Maple StRutherfordton, NC 28139
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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. Stonecrest Apartments in the Cherokee County neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $860. 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
Stonecrest Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$860
The Orchard Apartment Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$864
Marion RidgeWillow OakStudio,1BA$870
The Bryant1 Bed 1 Bath - Silver1BR,1BA$899
Tree Top ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$899
1022 West Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$915
The Pointe on LafayetteOne Month Free + $50 App Fee Refunded at The Po...1BR,1BA$925
Windsor Palms Apartment HomesAscot1BR,1BA$925
Aventine at Skylyn ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$933

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

As of July 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 Three Bedroom Model at Washington Square Apartments starting at $1,245 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the Cleveland County neighborhood. 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
Washington Square ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.13
Northway at Sedgefield2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.22
Creekside Apartments2/2 garden2BR,2BA$1.04
Sage at Martin Ln2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.06
Caitlin StationTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.10
Stonecrest Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.03
Auden Upstate2 BR / 2 BA-2.12BR,2BA$0.93
The Pointe on LafayetteOne Month Free + $50 App Fee Refunded at The Po...1BR,1BA$1.16
The Orchard Apartment Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.15

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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 Marion Ridge listed at $870.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Forest City Apartment is $860 at Stonecrest Apartments.

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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