
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Lee County, NC from $400 (5 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lee County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,294 | $950 | $1,499 |
| Lee County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,490 | $1,050 | $2,099 |
| Lee County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,673 | $1,350 | $1,931 |
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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 Woodland Heights of Sanford in the Carthage Colonies neighborhood priced from $950. Paige Mill Court Apartments in the Carthage Colonies neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lee County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland Heights of Sanford | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Paige Mill Court Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Sanford Estates Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lee County, NC
As of July 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lee County area is the $1.10 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Woodland Heights of Sanford in the in the Carthage Colonies neighborhood starting from $1,150. The second greatest value Lee County apartment is the The Ashlar Model at Falls Creek starting at $1,365 with a $1.43 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Lee County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland Heights of Sanford | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.10 |
| Falls Creek | The Ashlar | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| High Ridge Apartments | Two Bedroom - Two Bath (Furnished) | 2BR,2BA | $1.99 |
| Mallard Cove Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Sanford Estates Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| South Park Village | The Juniper | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| Juniper Pointe Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Paige Mill Court Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| The Oaks Apartments | One Bedroom - Upgraded | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| The Wagner | The Chatham | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
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 $950 at Woodland Heights of Sanford.
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 $1,050 at Sanford Estates 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 High Ridge Apartments and starts from $1,350.
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