
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Rowan County, NC from $400 (10 Rentals)
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Lakewood I and II Apartment Homes

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Rowan County, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Rowan County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rowan County Studio Apartments | $914 | $795 | $1,795 |
| Rowan County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,311 | $675 | $1,745 |
| Rowan County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,623 | $925 | $2,530 |
| Rowan County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,050 | $1,066 | $2,800 |
| Rowan County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,330 | $1,330 | $1,330 |
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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 $795. Alexander Station Apartment Homes in the Summit Coporate Center neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $855. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rowan County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood I and II Apartment Homes | Studio | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| Alexander Station Apartment Homes | Studio- Alexander Station | Studio,1BA | $855 |
| 306 N Jackson Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rowan County, NC
As of March 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rowan County area is the $1.07 price per square foot 2 Bedrooms, 1.5 Bathrooms Model at Nu Salisbury in the in the Westwood neighborhood starting from $1,225. The second greatest value Rowan County apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Washington Building starting at $1,325 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Davidson neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rowan County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nu Salisbury | 2 Bedrooms, 1.5 Bathrooms | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.07 |
| Washington Building | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Laurel Pointe | 2A | 2BR,2BA | $1.03 |
| 126 E Innes St, Unit 126 E Innes Apt 202 | 126 E Innes St | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| Forest Village | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Holly Leaf Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.38 |
| 306 N Jackson Street | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Crown Point at Sunset Drive - Salisbury | 1 x 1 Upgrade - Call For Availability | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Nu Salisbury South | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| 400 Boundary Es N St | 400 Boundary Es N St | 1BR,1BA | $0.82 |
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 $1,225.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rowan County?
The cheapest apartment in Rowan County is Lakewood I and II Apartment Homes which is listed at $890, 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 14 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 $721 which is $1,604 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rowan County.
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