Apartments for Rent in Rutherford County, NC (80 Rentals)

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property at 135 West St

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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135 West St

SpindaleNC28160
property at 1087 W Main St

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

1087 W Main St

Forest CityNC28043
property at 303 Quail Ridge Rd

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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303 Quail Ridge Rd

Lake LureNC28746
property at 139 Pier Point Dr

$2,350

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$2,350

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$2,350

3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

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139 Pier Point Dr

Lake LureNC28746

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property at 159 Deerwood Dr

$14,583

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$14,583

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$14,583

5 Bedroom, 4 Bath Home for Rent

Available Nov 27

159 Deerwood Dr

Lake LureNC28746

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151 Crescent St
Studio Apartments

151 Crescent St

151 Crescent StForest City, NC 28043
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136 Cowan St
2 Bedroom Apartments

136 Cowan St

136 Cowan StSpindale, NC 28160
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Timber Ridge Cottages
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Timber Ridge Cottages

190 Heartwood LnSpindale, NC 28160
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119 Clyde St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

119 Clyde St

119 Clyde StSpindale, NC 28160
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100 W Main St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

100 W Main St

100 W Main StSpindale, NC 28160

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Master your search for the perfect apartment. Location is everything. Discover how to leverage community insights, public data, and personal visits to make a fully informed decision about where to rent.

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109 Clyde St
2 Bedroom Apartments

109 Clyde St

109 Clyde StSpindale, NC 28160
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198 Cowan St
2 Bedroom Apartments

198 Cowan St

198 Cowan StRutherfordton, NC 28139
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220 Collett St
Studio Apartments

220 Collett St

220 Collett StRutherfordton, NC 28139
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143 Ridgecrest
2 Bedroom Apartments

143 Ridgecrest

143 RidgecrestRutherfordton, NC 28139
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Academy Heights
1 Bedroom Apartments

Academy Heights

210 Club House DrRutherfordton, NC 28139
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735 Rock Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

735 Rock Rd

735 Rock RdRutherfordton, NC 28139
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244 Collett St
1 Bedroom Apartments

244 Collett St

244 Collett StRutherfordton, NC 28139

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Park Crossing Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park Crossing Apartments

427 Hilltopper CtRutherfordton, NC 28139
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Hilltop Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hilltop Apartments

137 W Mountain StRutherfordton, NC 28139
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1880 US 64 Hwy
2 Bedroom Apartments

1880 US 64 Hwy

1880 US 64 HwyRutherfordton, NC 28139
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329-369 Wells Dr
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

329-369 Wells Dr

329-369 Wells DrForest City, NC 28043
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280 Big Island Rd
4 Bedroom Apartments

280 Big Island Rd

280 Big Island RdForest City, NC 28043
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136 Hamilton St
1 Bedroom Apartments

136 Hamilton St

136 Hamilton StForest City, NC 28043
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Lookout Dr
Studio Apartments

Lookout Dr

Lookout DrForest City, NC 28043

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rutherford County

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in Rutherford County, NC?

As of today, August 31, 2026, there are currently 80 available Rutherford County apartments priced from $300 to $14,583, with an average monthly rent of $1,441.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Rutherford County cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Rutherford County range from $300 to $4,489. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,328.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

Written by: Robin Stewart

Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

Written by: Robin Stewart

Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

Written by: Robin Stewart

Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.