Cheap Homes for Rent in Union County, NC from $1,000 (17 Rentals)

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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 Sunset Apartments in the Urban Hills neighborhood priced from $1,100. Nottingham Apartments in the Icemorlee neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,165. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Union County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sunset Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,100
Nottingham Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,165
Village Square ApartmentsThe Birch2BR,1BA$1,222
Pinewood Trace2 BR / 1 BA2BR,1BA$1,275
The KendallA11BR,1BA$1,290

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Union County, NC

As of June 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Union County area is the $1.35 price per square foot Douglas Model at Founders Point in the in the Williams neighborhood starting from $2,224. The second greatest value Union County apartment is the Caswell Model at Poplin Trace starting at $2,275 with a $1.42 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.
Founders PointDouglas3BR,2.5BA$1.35
Poplin TraceCaswell3BR,2.5BA$1.42
Redwood MonroeForestwood2BR,2BA$1.49
Pinewood Trace2 BR/1.5 BA TH2BR,1.5BA$1.36
The Oaks at Monroe2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.36
Provenza at Indian TrailPiedmont2BR,2BA$1.62
Waxhaw Mills ApartmentsA1 Mill on Price - One Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.55
Ardmore at the TrailThe Highland1BR,1BA$1.68
Village Square ApartmentsThe Birch2BR,1BA$1.75
Nottingham Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.68

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 $690 to $4,000. There are also 274 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Union County ranging from $1,095 to $4,500.

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 $1,095 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,572.

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 $1,105 to $4,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,495 to $4,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,889.

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