Cheap Apartments for Rent in Rowan County, NC from $400 (10 Rentals)

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Villas at Hope Crest
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villas at Hope Crest

1314 Lincolnton RdSalisbury, NC 28147
Senior Living
  • Utilities Included

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East Winds Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

East Winds Apartments

420 N Boundary StSalisbury, NC 28144
Senior Living
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Hidden Cove
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hidden Cove

801 Ferndale DrSalisbury, NC 28147

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Cheapest Available Rowan County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Rowan County, NC is a Studio unit found at Lakewood I and II Apartment Homes in the Westwood neighborhood priced from $835. Alexander Station Apartment Homes in the Summit Coporate Center neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $870. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rowan County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lakewood I and II Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$835
Alexander Station Apartment HomesStudio- Alexander StationStudio,1BA$870
306 N Jackson Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rowan County, NC

As of January 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rowan County area is the $1.20 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Washington Building in the in the Davidson neighborhood starting from $1,325. The second greatest value Rowan County apartment is the 2A Model at Laurel Pointe starting at $1,050 with a $1.03 price per square foot in the Westwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rowan County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Washington Building2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.20
Laurel Pointe2A2BR,2BA$1.03
The Grand on JulianThe Tarheel - w/ Sunroom1BR,1BA$1.35
126 E Innes St, Unit 126 E Innes Apt 202126 E Innes St1BR,1BA$1.53
Holly Leaf Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.38
306 N Jackson Street2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.31
Nu Salisbury ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.28
Crown Point at Sunset Drive - Salisbury1 x 1 Upgrade - Call For Availability1BR,1BA$1.56
Nu Salisbury SouthOne bedroom 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$1.24
Courtyard on Main1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.53

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rowan County Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Rowan County?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Rowan County is under $1,275.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rowan County?

The cheapest apartment in Rowan County is 306 N Jackson Street which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Rowan County costs $2,325.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Rowan County?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 10 regular apartments in Rowan County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Rowan County?

Cheap apartments in Rowan County have an average cost of $1,330 which is $995 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rowan County.

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