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

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5072 Parkview Way

MatthewsNC28104

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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
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Chestnut Farm
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Chestnut Farm

3005 Chestnut Grove LnMatthews, NC 28104

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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. Village Square Apartments in the Urban Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $977. 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
Village Square ApartmentsThe BedrockStudio,1BA$977
Sunset Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,100
Woodbrook Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,195
Piedmont LoftsStudio1BR,1BA$1,235
Exchange at Indian TrailA-21BR,1BA$1,290
Ardmore at the TrailThe Highland1BR,1BA$1,290
The KendallA11BR,1BA$1,315
Nottingham Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,349
Chestnut FarmS1Studio,1BA$1,351

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Union County, NC

As of November 24, 2025 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
Founders PointDouglas3BR,2.5BA$1.33
Poplin TraceCaswell3BR,2.5BA$1.42
The Oaks at Monroe3BR/2.5BA3BR,2.5BA$1.21
Redwood MonroeMeadowood2BR,2BA$1.53
Nottingham Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.55
Ardmore at the TrailThe Highland1BR,1BA$1.57
Elevate Rocky RiverA1D1BR,1BA$1.74
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 $1,136 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 The Oaks at Monroe and starts from $1,725.

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