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East Winds Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

East Winds Apartments

420 N Boundary StSalisbury, NC 28144
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Parkview Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkview Apartments

215-217 W 3rd AveLexington, NC 27292
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Ashton Woods
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ashton Woods

1100 Bringle Ferry RdSalisbury, NC 28144

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516 Flats
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

516 Flats

516 W Innes StSalisbury, NC 28144
property at 821 E Lafayette St

$1,250

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821 E Lafayette St

SalisburyNC28144

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Spencer, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Spencer, NC

Pricing Updated: 05/27/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Spencer, NC area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Spencer Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Spencer$1,580$90014

Cheapest Available Spencer Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Spencer, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at 27 Hege Drive in the Davidson neighborhood priced from $745. Lakewood I and II Apartment Homes in the Westwood neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $767. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Spencer apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
27 Hege Drive1/11BR,1BA$745
Lakewood I and II Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$767
North Point and Hallmark ApartmentsTOWNHOME (HALLMARK)2BR,1BA$820
306 N Jackson Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$900
Lexington Park ApartmentsCozy One Bedroom Apartment Home1BR,1BA$920
Kannan Station Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$975
Fairview Village1 Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$975
Northwood Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$985
Laurel Pointe2A2BR,2BA$1,050
Lexington StationThe Retreat1BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Spencer, NC and Nearby

As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Spencer 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 Spencer apartment is the 2 months free * advertised rent includes conces... Model at The Bridges Of Cabarrus starting at $1,556 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the Oak Crest neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Spencer apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Grand on JulianThe Salisbury - w/ Sunroom2BR,2BA$1.20
The Bridges Of Cabarrus2 months free * advertised rent includes conces...2BR,2BA$1.21
Crown Point Luxury Apartments at Kingsport2x2 Deluxe-Call For Availability2BR,2BA$1.34
North Point and Hallmark ApartmentsTOWNHOME (NORTH POINT)2BR,1.5BA$0.95
Laurel Pointe2A2BR,2BA$1.03
The Vive at KellswaterA2 The Sequoia - One Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.35
Meadow Creek Townhomes2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Garden Style Apartment Home2BR,1.5BA$1.38
Beautiful Chesney Woods Townhomes2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.35
306 N Jackson Street2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.31
30 E 4th St32 East 4th2BR,1BA$1.38

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Spencer Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Spencer?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Spencer is at Lakewood I and II Apartment Homes listed at $767.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Spencer Apartment is $745 at 27 Hege Drive.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Spencer is starting from $820 at North Point and Hallmark Apartments.

What is the most affordable Spencer Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Spencer Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 30 E 4th St and starts from $1,200.

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