Cheap Homes for Rent in Locust, NC from $550 (10 Rentals)

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919 W Main St

LocustNC28097

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Homes in Locust, NC

Pricing Updated: 09/20/2026

Current rental homes in the Locust, NC area range in price from $1,600 to $2,900 with an overall median price of $2,250. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Locust Homes for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Locust$1,600$1,6001
Glenwood$2,900$2,9001

Cheapest Available Locust Homes for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available rental home in Locust, NC is a 1 Bed home found at Room in Single Family Home on Meadowcreek Village Dr priced from $550. Room in Single Family Home on Luca Ter SW in the Goodman Heights neighborhood has the second lowest priced home, which is a 1 Bed rental home currently listed from $650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Locust homes for rent:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Room in Single Family Home on Meadowcreek Village DrRoom in Single Family Home on Meadowcreek Village Dr1BR, 1BA$550
Room in Single Family Home on Luca Ter SWRoom in Single Family Home on Luca Ter SW1BR, 1BA$650
4068 Kellybrook Dr4068 Kellybrook Dr3BR, 2BA$1,710

Best Value Homes for Rent in Locust, NC and Nearby

As of September 20, 2026 the best value rental home in the Locust area is the $0.93 price per square foot 6821 Thistle Down Dr Model at 6821 Thistle Down Dr in the East Charlotte neighborhood starting from $2,580. The second greatest value Locust rental home is the Room in Single Family Home on Luca Ter SW Model at Room in Single Family Home on Luca Ter SW in the Goodman Heights neighborhood starting at $650 with a $0.24 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Locust homes based on price per square foot:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
6821 Thistle Down Dr6821 Thistle Down Dr4BR, 2.5BA$0.93
Room in Single Family Home on Luca Ter SWRoom in Single Family Home on Luca Ter SW1BR, 1BA$0.24
7326 Mill Ruins Avenue Southwest7326 Mill Ruins Avenue Southwest4BR, 2.5BA$0.86
12515 Gotland Rd12515 Gotland Rd3BR, 2.5BA$1.09
4488 Norfleet St4488 Norfleet St4BR, 2.5BA$0.95
4168 Broadstairs Dr4168 Broadstairs Dr6BR, 2.5BA$1.15
4068 Kellybrook Dr4068 Kellybrook Dr3BR, 2.5BA$1.12
13113 Peacock Ln13113 Peacock Ln3BR, 2BA$1.30
1737 Red Bird Cir SE1737 Red Bird Cir SE3BR, 2.5BA$1.21
Room in Single Family Home on Meadowcreek Village DrRoom in Single Family Home on Meadowcreek Village Dr1BR, 1BA$0.42

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Frequently Asked Questions about Locust

What type of rentals are currently available in Locust?

There are currently 44 Apartments for Rent in Locust, NC with pricing that ranges from $599 to $4,470. There are also 45 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Locust ranging from $550 to $3,700.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Locust?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Locust ranges from $550 to $3,700 with an average monthly rent of $1,948.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Locust?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Locust range from $1,437 to $4,470, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,600 to $3,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,699 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,676.

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