Cheap Apartments for Rent in Rutherford County, NC from $300 (28 Rentals)

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707 Kiser Rd
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

707 Kiser Rd

707 Kiser RdBostic, NC 28018
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Grafton Lodge
1 Bedroom Apartments

Grafton Lodge

122 Harris RdLake Lure, NC 28746
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244 Collett St
1 Bedroom Apartments

244 Collett St

244 Collett StRutherfordton, 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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220 Collett St
Studio Apartments

220 Collett St

220 Collett StRutherfordton, NC 28139
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Lake Vista
2 Bedroom Apartments

Lake Vista

326 Vista Apartments DrLake Lure, NC 28746
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309 Willow Run
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

309 Willow Run

309 Willow RunForest 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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263 Shannon's Walk
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

263 Shannon's Walk

263 Shannon's WalkLake Lure, NC 28746
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Hilltop Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hilltop Apartments

137 W Mountain StRutherfordton, NC 28139
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109 Clyde St
2 Bedroom Apartments

109 Clyde St

109 Clyde StSpindale, NC 28160
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Rutherford Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rutherford Manor

775 S Church StForest City, NC 28043
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Arlington Ridge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arlington Ridge

247 Arlington StForest City, NC 28043
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231 Maryland Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

231 Maryland Dr

231 Maryland DrForest City, NC 28043
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Richmond Hill
1 Bedroom Apartments

Richmond Hill

157 Butler StRutherfordton, NC 28139
Senior Living
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Rosedale 1
1 Bedroom Apartments

Rosedale 1

146-188 Rosedale DrForest City, NC 28043
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Cherry Knoll
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cherry Knoll

107 Cherry Knoll DrRutherfordton, NC 28139

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Cheapest Available Rutherford County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Rutherford County, NC is a 2 Beds unit found at The Farmstead at Mill Spring priced from $300. The Highlands has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $655. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rutherford County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Farmstead at Mill SpringGlamping Tents2BR,1BA$300
The Highlands1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$655
Maple Hall Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rutherford County, NC

As of January 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rutherford County area is the $1.17 price per square foot 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at Maple Hall Apartments in the starting from $950. The second greatest value Rutherford County apartment is the The Burrow Model at The Farmstead at Mill Spring starting at $950 with a $4.75 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Rutherford County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Maple Hall Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,2BA$1.17
The Farmstead at Mill SpringThe Burrow2BR,1BA$4.75

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rutherford County Apartments

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Rutherford 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 2 regular apartments in Rutherford County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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