Cheap Homes for Rent in Union County, NC from $600 (12 Rentals)

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

property at 5072 Parkview Way

$800

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Now

5072 Parkview Way

MatthewsNC28104
property at 300 E Hudson St

$1,275

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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300 E Hudson St

MonroeNC28112

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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. Sunset Apartments in the Urban Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. 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
Sunset Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,100
Village Square ApartmentsThe Vineyard2BR,1BA$1,124
Nottingham Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,145
Piedmont LoftsStudio1BR,1BA$1,235

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Union County, NC

As of January 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Union County area is the $1.21 price per square foot Intrigue Model at Wingate Meadows Rental Homes in the in the Urban Hills neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Union County apartment is the Union Model at Poplin Meadows starting at $2,099 with a $1.28 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 HomesIntrigue3BR,2.5BA$1.21
Poplin MeadowsUnion3BR,2.5BA$1.28
Poplin TraceCaswell3BR,2.5BA$1.37
Founders PointGlen3BR,2.5BA$1.34
Redwood MonroeMeadowood2BR,2BA$1.47
The Oaks at Monroe2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.44
The KendallB12BR,2BA$1.50
Ardmore at the TrailThe Highland1BR,1BA$1.58
Village Square ApartmentsThe Birch2BR,1BA$1.61
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 $2,981. There are also 282 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Union County ranging from $655 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 $655 to $7,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,077.

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 $2,981, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,445 to $3,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,780 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,150.

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