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

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5072 Parkview Way

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Cheapest Available Union County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Union County, NC is a Studio unit found at Woodbrook Apartment Homes in the Icemorlee neighborhood priced from $865. Monticello Gardens in the Icemorlee neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $985. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Union County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Woodbrook Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$865
Monticello GardensUpdated1BR,1BA$985
Village Square ApartmentsThe BedrockStudio,1BA$1,042

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Union County, NC

As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Union County area is the $1.22 price per square foot Harker Model at Poplin Trace in the in the Stoneybrook neighborhood starting from $2,295. The second greatest value Union County apartment is the 3 x 2 The Escape C1SFsi Model at Wingate Meadows Rental Homes starting at $2,150 with a $1.25 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 TraceHarker3BR,2.5BA$1.22
Wingate Meadows Rental Homes3 x 2 The Escape C1SFsi3BR,2BA$1.25
6824 Creft Circle, Unit Spacious 4BR Lake Park Townhome with Garage6824 Creft Circle4BR,2.5BA$1.32
Founders PointGlen3BR,2.5BA$1.43
Redwood MonroeMeadowood2BR,2BA$1.51
Ardmore at the TrailThe Caldwell2BR,2BA$1.49
The Oaks at Monroe2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.32
Pinewood Trace2 BR/1.5 BA TH2BR,1.5BA$1.24
Waxhaw Mills ApartmentsA1 Mill on Price - One Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.63
Monticello GardensUpdated1BR,1BA$1.56

Frequently Asked Questions about Union County

What type of rentals are currently available in Union County?

There are currently 69 Apartments for Rent in Union County, NC with pricing that ranges from $650 to $3,895. There are also 266 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Union County ranging from $675 to $4,100.

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 $675 to $4,100 with an average monthly rent of $2,287.

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 $800 to $3,220. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,865 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,245.

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