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5072 Parkview Way

MatthewsNC28104

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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 $983. 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$983
Sunset Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,100
Woodbrook Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,195
Piedmont LoftsStudio1BR,1BA$1,235

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Union County, NC

As of November 21, 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 Union County

What type of rentals are currently available in Union County?

There are currently 62 Apartments for Rent in Union County, NC with pricing that ranges from $850 to $2,900. There are also 318 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Union County ranging from $630 to $7,500.

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 $630 to $7,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,140.

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 $2,900, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,849 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,150.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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