Cheap Apartments for Rent in Union County, NC from $800 (30 Rentals)

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property at 5072 Parkview Way

$800

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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5072 Parkview Way

MatthewsNC28104

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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
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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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Chestnut Farm
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Chestnut Farm

3005 Chestnut Grove LnMatthews, NC 28104
property at 300 E Hudson St

$1,275

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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300 E Hudson St

MonroeNC28112

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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. Sunset Apartments in the Urban Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Union County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Monticello GardensClassic Unit - Unremodeled1BR,1BA$850
Sunset Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,100
Village Square ApartmentsThe Vineyard2BR,1BA$1,124
Nottingham Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,145
Piedmont LoftsStudio1BR,1BA$1,235
Exchange at Indian TrailA-21BR,1BA$1,295
Woodbrook Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,295
Ardmore at the TrailThe Highland1BR,1BA$1,298
Elwood ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1,357
The Everlin at Indian Trail1A1BR,1BA$1,366

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Union County, NC

As of January 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Union County area is the $1.21 price per square foot Intrigue Model at Wingate Meadows Rental Homes in the in the Urban Hills neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Union County apartment is the Union Model at Poplin Meadows starting at $2,099 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the Stoneybrook 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 HomesIntrigue3BR,2.5BA$1.21
Poplin MeadowsUnion3BR,2.5BA$1.28
Poplin TraceCaswell3BR,2.5BA$1.37
Founders PointGlen3BR,2.5BA$1.34
Redwood MonroeMeadowood2BR,2BA$1.47
The Oaks at Monroe2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.44
The KendallB12BR,2BA$1.50
Ardmore at the TrailThe Highland1BR,1BA$1.58
Village Square ApartmentsThe Birch2BR,1BA$1.61
Monticello GardensClassic Unit - Unremodeled1BR,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 $1,124 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 Village Square Apartments and starts from $1,508.

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