Cheap Homes for Rent in Rowan County, NC from $600 (12 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in Rowan County.

property at 821 E Lafayette St

$1,050

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$1,050

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$1,050

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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821 E Lafayette St

SalisburyNC28144

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property at 126 Poe Dr

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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126 Poe Dr

Granite QuarryNC28146

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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 $685. 306 N Jackson Street in the Davidson neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. 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$685
306 N Jackson Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$900
Villas On Lash1 Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$950
Nu Salisbury1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$999
Laurel Pointe2A2BR,2BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rowan County, NC

As of June 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rowan County area is the $1.20 price per square foot The Salisbury - w/ Sunroom Model at The Grand on Julian in the in the Davidson neighborhood starting from $1,625. The second greatest value Rowan County apartment is the 112 N Main St Model at 112 N Main St, Unit Apt. 200 starting at $2,100 with a $1.68 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.
The Grand on JulianThe Salisbury - w/ Sunroom2BR,2BA$1.20
112 N Main St, Unit Apt. 200112 N Main St1BR,2BA$1.68
Nu Salisbury2 Bedrooms, 1.5 Bathrooms2BR,1.5BA$1.07
Nu Salisbury SouthTwo Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.04
Laurel Pointe2A2BR,2BA$1.03
Courtyard on Main2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$1.17
Holly Leaf Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.38
306 N Jackson Street2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.31
Crown Point at Sunset Drive - Salisbury1 x 1 Upgrade - Call For Availability1BR,1BA$1.56
Villas On Lash1 Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.71

Frequently Asked Questions about Rowan County

What type of rentals are currently available in Rowan County?

There are currently 95 Apartments for Rent in Rowan County, NC with pricing that ranges from $685 to $2,230. There are also 89 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Rowan County ranging from $610 to $2,340.

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 $2,340 with an average monthly rent of $1,471.

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 $1,200 to $2,299. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,330.

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