
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Lincolnton, NC from $400 (61 Rentals)
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128 Hillcrest Dr

107 Hillcrest Dr

Palisades of Lincolnton

153 Hillcrest Dr

The Oaks Apartments

Country Club Apartments

1458 Rhodes Rhyne Rd

Woodhill Apartments

403 Green St
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919 N Flint St

Ridgewood Oaks

152 Glen-Gar Dr

197 Hershel Lackey Rd

330 D St

514 Monroe St

306 2nd St

2306 Startown Rd

225 Charlesvoix Ave

Central School Lofts
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Residences At Humboldt Lake

Oakwood Apartments

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Destination at Union

The Grove at Ferguson Park

Townhomes @ Humboldt Village

Northway at Fern Forest

Trenton Mill Lofts

Rutherford Crossing

The Groves

The Cove Apartment Homes
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The Lofts at Osage Mill

Park Terrace Apartment Homes

The Park Apartments

507 S D Ave

Park at Cross Creek Apartments

GARDEN VILLAS

Riverbend Place

Revere at Sherrills Ford

The Legends

Riverwalk Apartment Homes
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Hathaway at Lake Norman Apartments

The Estates

Gastonia Groves Apartments

3278 Anderson Mountain Rd

Center City Crossing

Avril Cambridge Village

Midland Pointe at Lake Norman

Ivory on Long Creek

Loray Mill Lofts

251 S B Ave
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Lincolnton, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lincolnton?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Lincolnton Studio Apartments | $1,058 | $850 | $1,450 |
| Cheap Lincolnton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,376 | $788 | $1,769 |
| Cheap Lincolnton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,647 | $989 | $2,995 |
| Cheap Lincolnton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,052 | $1,188 | $3,426 |
| Cheap Lincolnton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,495 | $1,495 | $1,495 |
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Cheapest Available Lincolnton Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Lincolnton, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Residences At Humboldt Lake in the Crowders View neighborhood priced from $825. Oakwood Apartments in the Outer City Of Hickory neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lincolnton apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residences At Humboldt Lake | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Oakwood Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| Townhomes @ Humboldt Village | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1BA | $995 |
| SH304-Humboldt Mountain (HMT) | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $995 |
| Destination at Union | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,027 |
| Rutherford Crossing | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,090 |
| The Groves | TG 1x1R | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| The Cove Apartment Homes | 1 x 1 Standard - Call For Availability | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Timbercrest Townhomes | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,145 |
| Central School Lofts | 3 BR, 2BA | 3BR,2BA | $1,188 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lincolnton, NC
As of August 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lincolnton area is the $1.05 price per square foot Litchfield Model at Montera at Sherrills Ford in the starting from $1,677. The second greatest value Lincolnton apartment is the Cascade Model at River Rock at Dallas 55+ Active Adult Homes starting at $2,131 with a $1.49 price per square foot in the Applecreek Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lincolnton apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montera at Sherrills Ford | Litchfield | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.05 |
| River Rock at Dallas 55+ Active Adult Homes | Cascade | 3BR,2BA | $1.49 |
| Central School Lofts | 3 BR, 2BA | 3BR,2BA | $0.85 |
| Colonial Village | 2 Bedroom x 2 Bath A - Platinum | 2BR,2BA | $1.28 |
| The Park Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath Garden Reno | 2BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Townhomes @ Humboldt Village | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.00 |
| Rutherford Crossing | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Riverbend Place | 2TH-B-RQ-900 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.39 |
| Revere at Sherrills Ford | One Bedroom Plus | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| SH304-Humboldt Mountain (HMT) | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lincolnton Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Lincolnton Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lincolnton Apartment is $825 at Residences At Humboldt Lake.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Lincolnton Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Lincolnton is starting from $995 at Townhomes @ Humboldt Village.
What is the most affordable Lincolnton Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Lincolnton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at SH304-Humboldt Mountain (HMT) and starts from $1,075.
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