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property at 147 Courtland St

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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147 Courtland St

SpindaleNC28160
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The Highlands
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Highlands

171 Butler RdForest City, NC 28043
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Chamberlain Pines
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Chamberlain Pines

1121-1126 Scottsdale DrShelby, NC 28150

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property at 304 Palm St

$875

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304 Palm St

ShelbyNC28150
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28 Park Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

28 Park Ave

28 Park AveMarion, NC 28752

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Rutherfordton, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Rutherfordton Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Rutherfordton, NC is a 2 Beds unit found at The Farmstead at Mill Spring priced from $300. Villas at Lawson Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $772. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rutherfordton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Farmstead at Mill SpringGlamping Tents2BR,1BA$300
Villas at Lawson CreekBrentwood with Sunroom1BR,1BA$772
Residence at Humboldt Park Shelby's best 55+ Senior Living Community.1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$850
Maple Hall Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$850
1022 West Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$875
The Bryant1 Bed 1 Bath - Silver1BR,1BA$899
Tree Top ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$899
Autumn Park Apartments1x1 with patio/balcony1BR,1BA$905
Aventine at Skylyn ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$933
Windsor Palms Apartment HomesAscot1BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rutherfordton, NC and Nearby

As of April 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rutherfordton area is the $1.01 price per square foot 231 Stoneway Ln Model at 231 Stoneway Ln, Unit Furnished Cozy Apartment in the starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Rutherfordton apartment is the 3BR/2.5BA Model at Sage at Chelsey starting at $1,499 with a $1.10 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Rutherfordton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
231 Stoneway Ln, Unit Furnished Cozy Apartment231 Stoneway Ln2BR,1BA$1.01
Sage at Chelsey3BR/2.5BA3BR,2.5BA$1.10
28 Park Ave2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.14
Stonecrest Apartments2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms2BR,2BA$0.96
SH302-Chamberlain Oaks Apartments (CHO)2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.97
Valley Falls Apartments2X22BR,2BA$0.77
Caitlin StationTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.12
Washington Square Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.14
Auden Upstate2 BR / 2 BA-2.12BR,2BA$0.93
Maple Hall Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,2BA$1.17

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rutherfordton Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Rutherfordton Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Rutherfordton Apartment is $772 at Villas at Lawson Creek.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Rutherfordton Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Rutherfordton is starting from $300 at The Farmstead at Mill Spring.

What is the most affordable Rutherfordton Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Rutherfordton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Caitlin Station and starts from $1,151.

Expert Rental Resources

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