Cheap Homes for Rent in Union County, NC from $600 (9 Rentals)

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

property at 5072 Parkview Way

$800

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$800

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$800

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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5072 Parkview Way

MatthewsNC28104
property at 300 E Hudson St

$1,025

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$1,025

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$1,025

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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300 E Hudson St

MonroeNC28112

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property at 302 E Hudson St

$1,125

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$1,125

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$1,125

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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302 E Hudson St

MonroeNC28112
property at 764 W Franklin St

$1,295

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$1,295

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$1,295

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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764 W Franklin St

MonroeNC28112

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Cheapest Available Union County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Union County, NC is a 2 Beds unit found at Village Square Apartments in the Urban Hills neighborhood priced from $1,094. 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
Village Square ApartmentsThe Birch2BR,1BA$1,094
Sunset Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,100
Nottingham Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Union County, NC

As of March 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Union County area is the $1.03 price per square foot Kinston Model at Poplin Meadows in the in the Stoneybrook neighborhood starting from $2,199. 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$1.03
Wingate Meadows Rental HomesIntrigue3BR,2.5BA$1.21
Poplin TraceCaswell3BR,2.5BA$1.31
Founders PointGlen3BR,2.5BA$1.34
The Oaks at Monroe3BR/2.5BA3BR,2.5BA$1.19
Redwood MonroeMeadowood2BR,2BA$1.47
Pinewood Trace2 BR/1.5 BA TH2BR,1.5BA$1.43
Nottingham Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.38
Elevate Rocky RiverA1D1BR,1BA$1.69
Village Square ApartmentsThe Birch2BR,1BA$1.56

Frequently Asked Questions about Union County

What type of rentals are currently available in Union County?

There are currently 63 Apartments for Rent in Union County, NC with pricing that ranges from $850 to $2,981. There are also 241 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Union County ranging from $625 to $4,250.

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 $625 to $4,250 with an average monthly rent of $1,942.

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 $1,295 to $2,975. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,780 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,150.

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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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