
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Lincoln County, NC from $400 (18 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in Lincoln County.


Hawthorne at Westport

Riverwalk Apartment Homes

The Oaks Apartments

Colonial Village

Palisades of Lincolnton
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Country Club Apartments

1505 Laboratory Rd

3946 Applewood Ln

3682 Anchor Ln

Rivercross

2520-2524 Country Club Rd
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Ridgewood Oaks

Woodhill Apartments

Woodmont

Bailey Springs

Hillside

Oakland Mill Apartment Homes
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Lincoln County, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lincoln County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,325 | $950 | $1,480 |
| Lincoln County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,467 | $1,000 | $1,812 |
| Lincoln County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,789 | $1,655 | $2,075 |
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Cheapest Available Lincoln County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Lincoln County, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Palisades of Lincolnton in the Lincoln County neighborhood priced from $1,215. Country Club Apartments in the Lincoln County neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lincoln County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palisades of Lincolnton | The York w/Sunroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,215 |
| Country Club Apartments | 2B Flat Classic | 2BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| The Oaks Apartments | Two Bedroom Two Bath Garden | 2BR,2BA | $1,295 |
| Avril Cambridge Village | 1 x 1 A | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| Riverwalk Apartment Homes | A1-2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,389 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lincoln County, NC
As of July 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lincoln County area is the $1.46 price per square foot 2x2 Renovated Model at The Oaks Apartments in the in the Lincoln County neighborhood starting from $1,425. The second greatest value Lincoln County apartment is the 2 BR Townhome Renovated w/W&S & Mini-split Model at Country Club Apartments starting at $1,400 with a $1.54 price per square foot in the Lincoln County neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lincoln County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oaks Apartments | 2x2 Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.46 |
| Country Club Apartments | 2 BR Townhome Renovated w/W&S & Mini-split | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.54 |
| Palisades of Lincolnton | The York w/Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| Avril Cambridge Village | 1 x 1 B | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| Riverwalk Apartment Homes | A1-2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| Hawthorne at Westport | Enclave | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lincoln County Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Lincoln County Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lincoln County Apartment is $1,215 at Palisades of Lincolnton.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Lincoln County Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Lincoln County is starting from $1,250 at Country Club Apartments.
What is the most affordable Lincoln County Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Lincoln County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Riverwalk Apartment Homes and starts from $1,735.
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