Cheap Homes for Rent in Union County, NC from $600 (13 Rentals)

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

property at 306 E Hudson St

$850

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$850

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$850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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306 E Hudson St

MonroeNC28112
property at 300 E Hudson St

$900

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$900

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$900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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300 E Hudson St

MonroeNC28112

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property at 1074 Bull Dog Ln

$1,000

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$1,000

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$1,000

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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1074 Bull Dog Ln

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 Nottingham Apartments in the Icemorlee neighborhood priced from $885. 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
Nottingham Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$885
Sunset Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,100
Village Square ApartmentsThe Riverstone2BR,1BA$1,172
The KendallA11BR,1BA$1,240
Pinewood Trace2 BR/1.5 BA TH2BR,1BA$1,275

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Union County, NC

As of April 23, 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 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$1.12
Wingate Meadows Rental HomesIntrigue3BR,2.5BA$1.21
Founders PointDouglas3BR,2.5BA$1.33
Poplin TraceCaswell3BR,2.5BA$1.31
Redwood MonroeForestwood2BR,2BA$1.50
The Oaks at Monroe2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.43
Pinewood Trace2 BR/1.5 BA TH2BR,1.5BA$1.21
Woodbrook Apartment HomesThree Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.64
Waxhaw Mills ApartmentsA1 Mill on Price - One Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.67
Nottingham Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.67

Frequently Asked Questions about Union County

What type of rentals are currently available in Union County?

There are currently 64 Apartments for Rent in Union County, NC with pricing that ranges from $700 to $13,450. There are also 275 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Union County ranging from $600 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 $600 to $4,250 with an average monthly rent of $1,988.

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 $1,000 to $3,175. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,745 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,150.

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