Cheap Apartments for Rent in Union County, NC from $800 (23 Rentals)

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Elwood Apartments
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$1,223 - $3,990
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Elwood Apartments

336 Chestnut PkyIndian Trail, NC 28079
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property at 300 E Hudson St

$900

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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300 E Hudson St

MonroeNC28112
property at 306 E Hudson St

$900

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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
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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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Chestnut Farm
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Chestnut Farm

3005 Chestnut Grove LnMatthews, NC 28104

Cheapest Available Union County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Union County, NC is a 2 Beds unit found at Village Square Apartments in the Urban Hills neighborhood priced from $1,087. 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
Village Square ApartmentsThe Vineyard2BR,1BA$1,087
Sunset Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,100
Nottingham Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,145
Pinewood Trace2 BR / 1 BA2BR,1BA$1,200
Piedmont LoftsStudio1BR,1BA$1,275

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Union County, NC

As of March 27, 2026 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Poplin MeadowsKinston3BR,2.5BA$1.08
Wingate Meadows Rental HomesIntrigue3BR,2.5BA$1.21
Poplin TraceCaswell3BR,2.5BA$1.31
Redwood MonroeForestwood2BR,2BA$1.47
The Oaks at Monroe2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.43
Pinewood Trace2 BR/1.5 BA TH2BR,1.5BA$1.31
Woodbrook Apartment HomesThree Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.67
Elevate Rocky RiverA1G1BR,1BA$1.69
Waxhaw Mills ApartmentsA1 Mill on Price - One Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.67
Nottingham Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.68

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 $1,100 at Sunset Apartments.

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 $1,087 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 $1,353.

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