Cheap Homes for Rent in Union County, NC from $450 (13 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in Union County.

property at 220 Wilkes Dr
$700

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Base Rent$700

Total Monthly Price$700
1 Bedroom, 0.5 Bath Home for Rent
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220 Wilkes Dr

MonroeNC28110
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property at 3125 Viola Ln
$700

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Base Rent$700

Total Monthly Price$700
1 Bedroom, 0.5 Bath Home for Rent
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3125 Viola Ln

MonroeNC28110
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property at 609 Piper Ct
$1,245

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Base Rent$1,245

Total Monthly Price$1,245
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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609 Piper Ct

WingateNC28174

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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
The KendallA11BR,1BA$1,199
Woodbrook Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Union County, NC

As of September 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Union County area is the $1.12 price per square foot Kinston Model at Poplin Meadows in the in the Stoneybrook neighborhood starting from $2,375. The second greatest value Union County apartment is the 3 x 2 The Escape C1SFsi Model at Wingate Meadows Rental Homes starting at $2,175 with a $1.26 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$1.12
Wingate Meadows Rental Homes3 x 2 The Escape C1SFsi3BR,2BA$1.26
Founders PointGlen3BR,2.5BA$1.50
2426 Pageland Hwy, Unit Hidden Spring2426 Pageland Hwy2BR,2BA$1.33
Redwood MonroeBreezewood2BR,2BA$1.44
Village Square ApartmentsThe Sagewood3BR,1.5BA$1.17
The Oaks at Monroe2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.32
Pinewood Trace2 BR/1.5 BA TH2BR,1.5BA$1.31
The KendallA11BR,1BA$1.66
Monticello GardensUpdated1BR,1BA$1.56

Frequently Asked Questions about Union County

What type of rentals are currently available in Union County?

There are currently 67 Apartments for Rent in Union County, NC with pricing that ranges from $850 to $4,605. There are also 299 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Union County ranging from $450 to $8,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Union County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Union County ranges from $450 to $8,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,349.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Union County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Union County range from $1,205 to $4,605, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,150 to $3,650. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,810 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,270.

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