Cheap Homes for Rent in Union County, NC from $400 (15 Rentals)

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property at 610 Piper Ct

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610 Piper Ct

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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 $985. 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 GardensUpdated1BR,1BA$985
Sunset Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,100
Nottingham Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,165
Pinewood Trace1 BR / 1.5 BA1BR,1BA$1,175
Piedmont LoftsStudio1BR,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Union County, NC

As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Union County area is the $1.25 price per square foot 3 x 2 Intrigue C2SFsi Model at Wingate Meadows Rental Homes in the in the Urban Hills neighborhood starting from $2,170. The second greatest value Union County apartment is the Caswell Model at Poplin Trace starting at $2,245 with a $1.40 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 Homes3 x 2 Intrigue C2SFsi3BR,2.5BA$1.25
Poplin TraceCaswell3BR,2.5BA$1.40
Founders PointHemingway3BR,2.5BA$1.42
Aria IdlewildB32BR,2BA$1.66
The Oaks at Monroe2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.32
Pinewood Trace2 BR/1.5 BA TH2BR,1.5BA$1.31
Waxhaw Mills ApartmentsA1 Mill on Price - One Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.69
The KendallA11BR,1BA$1.80
Nottingham Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.68
Monticello GardensUpdated1BR,1BA$1.56

Frequently Asked Questions about Union County

What type of rentals are currently available in Union County?

There are currently 68 Apartments for Rent in Union County, NC with pricing that ranges from $850 to $5,000. There are also 291 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Union County ranging from $495 to $5,000.

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 $495 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,132.

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 $4,621, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,195 to $4,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,245.

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