Cheap Apartments for Rent in Union County, NC from $800 (28 Rentals)

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property at 1074 Bull Dog Ln

$800

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$800

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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1074 Bull Dog Ln

WingateNC28174

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Elwood Apartments
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$1,273 - $4,117
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$1,273 - $4,117

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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Elwood Apartments

336 Chestnut PkyIndian Trail, NC 28079
Family Friendly
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property at 238 S Main St

$1,295

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$1,295

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$1,295

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available May 17

238 S Main St

WingateNC28174
property at 306 E Hudson St

$850

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$850

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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306 E Hudson St

MonroeNC28112
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Elaine Street
2 Bedroom Apartments

Elaine Street

620 Elaine StMarshville, NC 28103
  • Utilities Included

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Willow Glen
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Willow Glen

875 E Sunset DrMonroe, NC 28112
Corporate Housing
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Icemorlee Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Icemorlee Apartments

1611 Icemorelee StMonroe, NC 28110
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The Mill On Main
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Mill On Main

401 E South Main StWaxhaw, NC 28173
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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 $985. Village Square Apartments in the Urban Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,033. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Union County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Monticello GardensUpdated1BR,1BA$985
Village Square ApartmentsThe BedrockStudio,1BA$1,033
Nottingham Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,065
Sunset Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,100
Woodbrook Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,245
The KendallA11BR,1BA$1,260
Elwood ApartmentsA2CM1BR,1BA$1,297
Pinewood Trace2 BR/1.5 BA TH2BR,1BA$1,350
The Oaks at Monroe2BR/1.5BA2BR,1BA$1,395
Waxhaw Mills ApartmentsA1 Mill on Price - One Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,416

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Union County, NC

As of May 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Union County area is the $1.15 price per square foot 3 x 2 Intrigue C2SFsi Model at Wingate Meadows Rental Homes in the in the Urban Hills neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Union County apartment is the 6824 Creft Circle Model at 6824 Creft Circle, Unit Spacious 4BR Lake Park Townhome with Garage starting at $2,250 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the Brandon Oaks neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Union County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Wingate Meadows Rental Homes3 x 2 Intrigue C2SFsi3BR,2.5BA$1.15
6824 Creft Circle, Unit Spacious 4BR Lake Park Townhome with Garage6824 Creft Circle4BR,2.5BA$1.32
Poplin TraceCaswell3BR,2.5BA$1.36
Founders PointGlen3BR,2.5BA$1.34
Redwood MonroeMeadowood2BR,2BA$1.53
The Oaks at Monroe2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.32
Pinewood Trace2 BR/1.5 BA TH2BR,1.5BA$1.29
4703 Potter Rd, Unit B4703 Potter Rd2BR,1BA$1.53
Fairley Avenue2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.43
Monticello GardensUpdated1BR,1BA$1.56

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 $985 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 $1,075 at Fairley Avenue.

What is the most affordable Union County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Union County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Village Square Apartments and starts from $1,380.

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