
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Locust, NC from $599 (47 Rentals)
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The Commons at City Center

Town Centre Apartments

919 W Main St

Pleasant View Apartments

Room in Single Family Home on Luca Ter SW

Davidson Apartment Homes

121 Heath Street

Allison Heights
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University Square +55 Senior Tax Credit

Halton Park

The View at Hotel Concord

Beautiful Chesney Woods Townhomes

Exchange at Indian Trail
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Summerlin at Concord Apartment Homes

ConcordView Townhomes

Lofts 29

Cloisters of Concord

Crown Point Luxury Apartments at Crown Point

Hawthorne at the Greene

The Retreat at Concord Apartments

Lemmond Farm

Evolve at Parkway Apartment Homes
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Abberly Commons Apartment Homes

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The Villas at Rocky River

Greens of Concord

Northway at Woodcrest

136 Powder St SW

American Ave NE

97 Corban Ave SE

786 Ideal Dr SE
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23 Oakland Ave SW

25 Oakland Ave SW

Residences at the Albemarle Hotel

60 Pinecrest Dr SW

56 Hillcrest Ave SE

Concord Chase

Concord Pointe

270 Spring St SW

The Villas at Trevi Village
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14 Highland Ave SW

Tower Place
Locust, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Locust?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Locust Studio Apartments | $1,387 | $910 | $1,594 |
| Locust 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,557 | $1,025 | $3,015 |
| Locust 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,742 | $599 | $3,159 |
| Locust 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,881 | $1,437 | $4,470 |
| Locust 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,594 | $1,676 | $3,175 |
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Cheapest Available Locust Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Locust, NC is a 2 Beds unit found at Pleasant View Apartments in the Hickory Ridge neighborhood priced from $599. Davidson Apartment Homes in the Oak Crest neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $910. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Locust apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant View Apartments | The Waverly | 2BR, 1BA | $599 |
| Davidson Apartment Homes | Studio (S1) | Studio, 1BA | $910 |
| Crestview Huntington | Birch | 1BR, 1BA | $1,050 |
| The Village at Brierfield Apartment Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1,110 |
| University Square +55 Senior Tax Credit | One Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1,131 |
| Parkway Station Apartment Homes | One Bedroom- 520 sqft | 1BR, 1BA | $1,170 |
| NOVI at Concord - Rise | Flats - S1 | Studio, 1BA | $1,209 |
| Beautiful Chesney Woods Townhomes | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR, 1BA | $1,240 |
| Exchange at Indian Trail | A-2 | 1BR, 1BA | $1,262 |
| Wexford Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR, 2BA | $1,270 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Locust, NC and Nearby
As of September 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Locust area is the $1.50 price per square foot 3BR, 2BA-1250 SF Model at The Villas at Rocky River in the East Charlotte neighborhood starting from $1,875. The second greatest value Locust apartment is the 3Bd 2Bth Renovated Model at The Retreat at Concord Apartments in the Oak Crest neighborhood starting at $1,699 with a $1.39 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Locust apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Villas at Rocky River | 3BR, 2BA-1250 SF | 3BR, 2BA | $1.50 |
| The Retreat at Concord Apartments | 3Bd 2Bth Renovated | 3BR, 2BA | $1.39 |
| Crown Point Luxury Apartments at Kingsport | 2x2 Deluxe-Call For Availability | 2BR, 2BA | $1.34 |
| Halton Park | Derby | 2BR, 2BA | $1.25 |
| Northway at Woodcrest | Renovated | 3BR, 1BA | $1.46 |
| Pleasant View Apartments | The Claymont | 3BR, 1BA | $0.67 |
| Tower Place | B1 | 2BR, 2BA | $1.53 |
| Beautiful Chesney Woods Townhomes | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR, 1.5BA | $1.32 |
| Crown Point Luxury Apartments at Crown Point | 1 x 1 Standard - Call For Availability | 1BR, 1BA | $1.45 |
| Wexford Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR, 2BA | $1.47 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Locust Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Locust?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Locust is at Davidson Apartment Homes listed at $910.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Locust Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Locust Apartment is $1,050 at Crestview Huntington.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Locust Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Locust is starting from $599 at Pleasant View Apartments.
What is the most affordable Locust Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Locust Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Pleasant View Apartments and starts from $688.
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