Cheap Apartments for Rent in Union County, NC from $600 (16 Rentals)

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5072 Parkview Way

MatthewsNC28104

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Elaine Street
2 Bedroom Apartments

Elaine Street

624 Elaine StMarshville, NC 28103
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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 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 Sunset Apartments in the Urban Hills neighborhood priced from $1,100. Nottingham Apartments in the Icemorlee neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,165. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Union County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sunset Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,100
Nottingham Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,165
Chestnut FarmS1Studio,1BA$1,255
The KendallA11BR,1BA$1,290
Elwood ApartmentsA2CM1BR,1BA$1,351

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Union County, NC

As of May 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Union County area is the $1.42 price per square foot Caswell Model at Poplin Trace in the in the Stoneybrook neighborhood starting from $2,275. The second greatest value Union County apartment is the Hemingway Model at Founders Point starting at $2,045 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the Icemorlee 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 TraceCaswell3BR,2.5BA$1.42
Founders PointHemingway3BR,2.5BA$1.31
Redwood MonroeBreezewood2BR,2BA$1.48
Waxhaw Mills ApartmentsB1 Mill on Main - Two Bedroom, Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.52
Pinewood Trace2 BR / 1 BA Flat2BR,1BA$1.27
The Oaks at Monroe2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.41
Provenza at Indian TrailPiedmont2BR,2BA$1.61
Aria at Idlewild “Brand New”A11BR,1BA$1.75
Ardmore at the TrailThe Highland1BR,1BA$1.70
Nottingham Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.68

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Union County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Union County?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Union County is at Chestnut Farm listed at $1,269.

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 $1,300 at Sunset 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 $1,505.

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