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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 $975. 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 GardensUnits1BR,1BA$975
Sunset Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,100
Pinewood Trace1 BR / 1.5 BA1BR,1BA$1,150
Village Square ApartmentsThe BedrockStudio,1BA$1,154
The KendallA11BR,1BA$1,187
Piedmont LoftsStudio1BR,1BA$1,250
Elwood ApartmentsA2CM1BR,1BA$1,301
Ardmore at the TrailThe Highland1BR,1BA$1,350
Exchange at Indian TrailA1-B1BR,1BA$1,398

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Union County, NC

As of August 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Union County area is the $1.13 price per square foot Kinston Model at Poplin Meadows in the in the Stoneybrook neighborhood starting from $2,399. The second greatest value Union County apartment is the Glen Model at Founders Point starting at $1,965 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Williams 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$1.13
Founders PointGlen3BR,2.5BA$1.33
Chestnut FarmB2-A2BR,2BA$1.49
Waxhaw Mills ApartmentsB1 Mill on Main - Two Bedroom, Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.52
Pinewood Trace2 BR/1.5 BA TH2BR,1.5BA$1.36
The Oaks at Monroe2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.36
The Everlin at Indian TrailPiedmont2BR,2BA$1.72
Ardmore at the TrailThe Highland1BR,1BA$1.64
The KendallA11BR,1BA$1.64
Monticello GardensUnits1BR,1BA$1.55

Frequently Asked Questions about Union County

What type of rentals are currently available in Union County?

There are currently 61 Apartments for Rent in Union County, NC with pricing that ranges from $785 to $4,306. There are also 302 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Union County ranging from $625 to $6,000.

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 $625 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,327.

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 $4,306, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,400 to $3,400. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,195 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,479.

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