
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Union County, NC from $800 (28 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in Union County.


Room in Townhome on Planters Trace Ln

2320 Carson Drive, Unit BR3

5072 Parkview Way

Monroe Apartments

Monticello Gardens

Woodbrook Apartment Homes
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Room in House on Maylen Trace

Fairley Avenue

Sunset Apartments

Nottingham Apartments

Pinewood Trace

508 Deese St

10308 Waxhaw Hwy
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Exchange at Indian Trail
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1523 Classic Dr

3712 Tom Greene Rd

1916 Seefin Ct
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Union County, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Union County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union County Studio Apartments | $1,288 | $850 | $1,668 |
| Union County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,411 | $850 | $1,830 |
| Union County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,682 | $1,030 | $2,567 |
| Union County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,162 | $1,205 | $2,900 |
| Union County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,254 | $2,150 | $2,479 |
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Cheapest Available Union County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Union County, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Monticello Gardens in the Icemorlee neighborhood priced from $850. Village Square Apartments in the Urban Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $977. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Union County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monticello Gardens | Classic Unit - Unremodeled | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Village Square Apartments | The Bedrock | Studio,1BA | $977 |
| Sunset Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Woodbrook Apartment Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Piedmont Lofts | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,235 |
| Exchange at Indian Trail | A-2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,290 |
| Ardmore at the Trail | The Highland | 1BR,1BA | $1,290 |
| The Kendall | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,315 |
| Nottingham Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,349 |
| Chestnut Farm | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,351 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Union County, NC
As of November 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Union County area is the $1.08 price per square foot Kinston Model at Poplin Meadows in the in the Stoneybrook neighborhood starting from $2,299. The second greatest value Union County apartment is the Intrigue Model at Wingate Meadows Rental Homes starting at $2,100 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the Urban Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Union County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poplin Meadows | Kinston | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.08 |
| Wingate Meadows Rental Homes | Intrigue | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.21 |
| Founders Point | Douglas | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.33 |
| Poplin Trace | Caswell | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.42 |
| The Oaks at Monroe | 3BR/2.5BA | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.21 |
| Redwood Monroe | Meadowood | 2BR,2BA | $1.53 |
| Nottingham Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| Ardmore at the Trail | The Highland | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| Elevate Rocky River | A1D | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
| Monticello Gardens | Classic Unit - Unremodeled | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Union County Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Union County Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Union County Apartment is $850 at Monticello Gardens.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Union County Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Union County is starting from $1,136 at Village Square Apartments.
What is the most affordable Union County Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Union County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Oaks at Monroe and starts from $1,725.
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