Cheap Apartments for Rent in Union County, NC from $800 (37 Rentals)

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Elwood Apartments
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$1,219 - $4,028
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$1,219 - $4,028
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Elwood Apartments

336 Chestnut PkyIndian Trail, NC 28079
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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
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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
property at 609 Piper Ct

$1,245

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609 Piper Ct

WingateNC28174
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$1,245

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610 Piper Ct

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The Oaks at Monroe
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Oaks at Monroe

201 Wilkes DrMonroe, NC 28110
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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. Nottingham Apartments in the Icemorlee neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,065. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Union County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Monticello GardensUpdated1BR,1BA$985
Nottingham Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,065
Sunset Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,100
Pinewood Trace1 BR / 1.5 BA1BR,1BA$1,175
Elwood ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$1,219
Piedmont LoftsStudio1BR,1BA$1,250
Woodbrook Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,320
Waxhaw Mills ApartmentsA1 Mill on Price - One Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,352
Arka HeightsStudio - 3FloorStudio,1BA$1,355
The Oaks at Monroe2BR/1.5BA2BR,1BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Union County, NC

As of August 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Union County area is the $1.23 price per square foot 3 x 2 The Escape C1SFsi Model at Wingate Meadows Rental Homes in the in the Urban Hills neighborhood starting from $2,125. The second greatest value Union County apartment is the Caswell Model at Poplin Trace starting at $2,245 with a $1.40 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 Homes3 x 2 The Escape C1SFsi3BR,2BA$1.23
Poplin TraceCaswell3BR,2.5BA$1.40
Founders PointHemingway3BR,2.5BA$1.42
Aria IdlewildB32BR,2BA$1.66
The Oaks at Monroe2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.32
Pinewood Trace2 BR/1.5 BA TH2BR,1.5BA$1.31
The KendallB12BR,2BA$1.64
Waxhaw Mills ApartmentsA1 Mill on Price - One Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.60
Nottingham Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.68
Monticello GardensUpdated1BR,1BA$1.56

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 Elwood Apartments listed at $1,219.

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 $1,250 at Nottingham 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 Woodbrook Apartment Homes and starts from $1,540.

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