
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Locust, NC from $500 (46 Rentals)
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Town Centre Apartments

24671 Ridgecrest Rd

Pleasant View Apartments

Room in House on Luca Ter SW

Wexford Apartment Homes

121 Heath Street

Crestview Huntington

Halton Park
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Parkway Station Apartment Homes

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Allison Heights

Lemmond Farm

University Square +55 Senior Tax Credit

Concord Chase

Beautiful Chesney Woods Townhomes

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Residences at the Albemarle Hotel

Summerlin at Concord Apartment Homes
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Cloisters of Concord

Hawthorne at the Greene

ConcordView Townhomes

Crown Point Luxury Apartments at Crown Point

Concord Pointe

The View at Hotel Concord

Davidson Apartment Homes

The Retreat at Concord Apartments

Abberly Commons Apartment Homes
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The Stead at Farmington

The Villas at Trevi Village

Crown Point Luxury Apartments at Kingsport

Lofts 29

Evolve at Parkway Apartment Homes

Rocky River Apartments

Greens of Concord

Exchange at Indian Trail

Northway at Woodcrest
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2550 Monta Dr

708 Union St S

743 Treasure Dr SW

American Ave NE

3810 Vanderburg Dr

476 Spring St SW

4722 NC-73

373 Spring St

337 Fox St SW
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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 | $1,353 | $800 | $1,584 |
| Locust 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,529 | $895 | $2,320 |
| Locust 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,729 | $599 | $2,969 |
| Locust 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,913 | $1,454 | $3,826 |
| Locust 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,744 | $1,653 | $1,868 |
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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. Wexford Apartment Homes in the Back Creek Downs neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $800. 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 |
| Wexford Apartment Homes | Studio | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| Halton Park | Wimbledon | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Parkway Station Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,090 |
| The Village at Brierfield Apartment Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Allison Heights | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| University Square +55 Senior Tax Credit | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,131 |
| Beautiful Chesney Woods Townhomes | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,145 |
| Summerlin at Concord Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 681 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,205 |
| Cloisters of Concord | The Bristol | 1BR,1BA | $1,215 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Locust, NC and Nearby
As of April 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Locust area is the $1.38 price per square foot C2 Model at Lemmond Farm in the in the East Charlotte neighborhood starting from $1,889. The second greatest value Locust apartment is the Forestwood Model at Redwood Charlotte Harris Houston Road starting at $1,949 with a $1.51 price per square foot in the Savannah Commons neighborhood. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lemmond Farm | C2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.38 |
| Redwood Charlotte Harris Houston Road | Forestwood | 2BR,2BA | $1.51 |
| American Ave NE | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $1.17 |
| Crown Point Luxury Apartments at Kingsport | 2x2 Deluxe-Call For Availability | 2BR,2BA | $1.34 |
| Northway at Woodcrest | Renovated | 3BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Pleasant View Apartments | The Claymont | 3BR,1BA | $0.67 |
| Beautiful Chesney Woods Townhomes | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.22 |
| Davidson Apartment Homes | 2X2 (B2) | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| Allison Heights | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Halton Park | Wimbledon | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
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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 Wexford Apartment Homes listed at $800.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Locust Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Locust Apartment is $930 at Wexford Apartment Homes.
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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