
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Lowell, NC from $600 (40 Rentals)
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Ashbrook Village

The Groves

Northway at Fern Forest

Carriage House

111 Stroupe Rd, Unit 111 STROUPE RD

The Park Apartments

Twin Oaks
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Northway at Gardner Ridge

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Destination at Union

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Walkers Ridge

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Park at Cross Creek Apartments

GARDEN VILLAS
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Brentwood Chase

Orchard Trace Gastonia

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Village of Moss Creek Apartments

2417 E Ozark Ave

South Fork Village

Bordeaux Apartments
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Residences at Humboldt Woods

117 Stroupe Rd

113 Stroupe Rd

113 Stroupe Rd, Unit E

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Oaks at Edgemont

1907 E Elm St

917 N Oakland St
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511 S South St

The Townes at Fox Run

Hampton Meadows

Bella Vista Apartments

1900 1/2 E Ozark Ave

1912 Gum St

Residences at Humboldt Square Apartments

Carriage House/Azalea
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Lowell, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lowell?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Lowell Studio Apartments | $1,254 | $975 | $1,412 |
| Cheap Lowell 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,257 | $950 | $1,647 |
| Cheap Lowell 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,496 | $1,117 | $2,272 |
| Cheap Lowell 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,027 | $1,250 | $3,045 |
| Cheap Lowell 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,556 | $1,495 | $2,942 |
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Cheapest Available Lowell Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Lowell, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Ashbrook Village in the Newport Landing neighborhood priced from $950. The Groves in the Newport Landing neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $959. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lowell apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashbrook Village | The Nook, Premium | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| The Groves | TG 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $959 |
| Northway at Fern Forest | We now partner with CoSign, which may help appl... | 1BR,1BA | $965 |
| The Park Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Garden Reno | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Dwell Townhomes | 1 x 1 Garden Standard - Call For Availability | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| The Cove Apartment Homes | 1 x 1 Standard - Call For Availability | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Northway at Gardner Ridge | Partial-Renovation | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Destination at Union | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,138 |
| Icon on The Greenway Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,170 |
| Brentwood Chase | The Blake | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lowell, NC
As of June 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lowell area is the $1.32 price per square foot Litchfield Model at Affinity at Kendrick in the in the Eagles Walk neighborhood starting from $2,070. The second greatest value Lowell apartment is the 3 BR Townhome Model at The Reserve at Catawba Creek starting at $1,699 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the River View neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lowell apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Affinity at Kendrick | Litchfield | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.32 |
| The Reserve at Catawba Creek | 3 BR Townhome | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.29 |
| Twin Oaks | White oak two bedroom premium | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.19 |
| Carriage House | The Furlong 2 x 1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.27 |
| The Arbors | The Arbors | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.27 |
| Catawba | The Whitney | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| The Park Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath Garden Reno | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| Hudson Woods | The Magnolia Phase 2-Upstairs | 2BR,2BA | $1.33 |
| Icon on The Greenway Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Northway at Gardner Ridge | Partial-Renovation | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lowell Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Lowell Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lowell Apartment is $950 at Ashbrook Village.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Lowell Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Lowell is starting from $1,225 at The Cove Apartment Homes.
What is the most affordable Lowell Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Lowell Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Dwell Townhomes and starts from $1,500.
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