Cheap Apartments for Rent in Lee County, NC from $400 (5 Rentals)

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Hunters Glen
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hunters Glen

550 Glenaire CirSanford, NC 27330
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Autumn Oaks Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Autumn Oaks Apartments

250 Willow Oak LnSanford, NC 27330
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Orchard Pointe
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Orchard Pointe

2619 Brick Capital CtSanford, NC 27332
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Cheapest Available Lee County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Lee County, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Paige Mill Court Apartments in the Carthage Colonies neighborhood priced from $1,050. Mallard Cove Apartments in the Carthage Colonies neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,075. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lee County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Paige Mill Court Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,050
Mallard Cove ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,075
Candlewood Apartments2 Bedroom - Townhouse2BR,1BA$1,125

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lee County, NC

As of April 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lee County area is the $1.29 price per square foot The Azalea Model at South Park Village in the starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Lee County apartment is the The Hawkins Model at Falls Creek starting at $1,395 with a $1.21 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Lee County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
South Park VillageThe Azalea2BR,2BA$1.29
Falls CreekThe Hawkins2BR,2BA$1.21
Candlewood Apartments2 Bedroom - Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.07
Woodland Heights of Sanford2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.20
High Ridge ApartmentsTwo Bedroom - Two Bath (Furnished)2BR,2BA$1.97
Mallard Cove ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.32
Paige Mill Court Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.40
The Oaks ApartmentsOne Bedroom - Upgraded1BR,1BA$1.57
The WagnerA1 - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.83
Pine Reserve ApartmentsGreenbriar1BR,1BA$1.97

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lee County Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Lee County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lee County Apartment is $1,050 at Paige Mill Court Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Lee County Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Lee County is starting from $1,125 at Candlewood Apartments.

What is the most affordable Lee County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Lee County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Mallard Cove Apartments and starts from $1,375.

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