Cheap Homes for Rent in Rowan County, NC from $600 (16 Rentals)

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property at 409 E 17th St

$985

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 1

409 E 17th St

KannapolisNC28083
property at 823 E Lafayette St

$995

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$995

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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823 E Lafayette St

SalisburyNC28144

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property at 839 E Lafayette St

$995

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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$995

Total Monthly Price
$995

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

839 E Lafayette St

SalisburyNC28144

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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 $740. Villas On Lash in the Westwood neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. 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$740
Villas On Lash1 Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$950
306 N Jackson Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$950
530 Park Ave1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$950
Nu Salisbury1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,041

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rowan County, NC

As of July 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rowan County area is the $1.03 price per square foot 2A Model at Laurel Pointe in the in the Westwood neighborhood starting from $1,050. The second greatest value Rowan County apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at Forest Village starting at $1,170 with a $1.25 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Laurel Pointe2A2BR,2BA$1.03
Forest Village2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.25
Alexander Station Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom 2 Bath-Alexander Station 900 sqft2BR,2BA$1.48
Nu Salisbury1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.16
Nu Salisbury SouthOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.29
400 Boundary Es N St, Unit APT F400 Boundary Es N St1BR,1BA$0.94
300 Academy St, Unit 22300 Academy St2BR,1BA$1.27
530 Park Ave1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.34
901 S Jackson St, Unit 4901 S Jackson St1BR,1BA$1.28
306 N Jackson Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.36

Frequently Asked Questions about Rowan County

What type of rentals are currently available in Rowan County?

There are currently 99 Apartments for Rent in Rowan County, NC with pricing that ranges from $740 to $2,225. There are also 88 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Rowan County ranging from $610 to $2,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Rowan County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Rowan County ranges from $610 to $2,800 with an average monthly rent of $1,715.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Rowan County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Rowan County range from $1,066 to $1,845, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,050 to $2,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,330.

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