Cheap Apartments for Rent in Union County, NC from $800 (31 Rentals)

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Elaine Street
2 Bedroom Apartments

Elaine Street

620 Elaine StMarshville, NC 28103
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Willow Glen
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Willow Glen

875 E Sunset DrMonroe, NC 28112
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Icemorlee Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Icemorlee Apartments

1611 Icemorelee StMonroe, NC 28110
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The Mill On Main
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Mill On Main

401 E South Main StWaxhaw, NC 28173
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Chestnut Farm
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Chestnut Farm

3005 Chestnut Grove LnMatthews, NC 28104
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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 $850. 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 GardensClassic Unit - Unremodeled1BR,1BA$850
Sunset Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,100
Village Square ApartmentsThe Vineyard2BR,1BA$1,122
Woodbrook Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,185
Piedmont LoftsStudio1BR,1BA$1,235
Waxhaw Mills ApartmentsA1 Mill on Price - One Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,274
Ardmore at the TrailThe Highland1BR,1BA$1,290
Exchange at Indian TrailA-21BR,1BA$1,299
Pinewood Trace2 BR / 1 BA2BR,1BA$1,300
Nottingham Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,349

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Union County, NC

As of December 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Union County area is the $1.21 price per square foot Intrigue Model at Wingate Meadows Rental Homes in the in the Urban Hills neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Union County apartment is the Douglas Model at Founders Point starting at $2,212 with a $1.34 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.
Wingate Meadows Rental HomesIntrigue3BR,2.5BA$1.21
Founders PointDouglas3BR,2.5BA$1.34
Poplin MeadowsUnion3BR,2.5BA$1.28
Poplin TraceCaswell3BR,2.5BA$1.37
The Oaks at Monroe3BR/2.5BA3BR,2.5BA$1.21
Redwood MonroeMeadowood2BR,2BA$1.51
The KendallB12BR,2BA$1.52
Nottingham Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.55
Ardmore at the TrailThe Highland1BR,1BA$1.57
Monticello GardensClassic Unit - Unremodeled1BR,1BA$1.35

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Union County Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Union County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Union County Apartment is $850 at Monticello Gardens.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Union County Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Union County is starting from $1,122 at Village Square Apartments.

What is the most affordable Union County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Union County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Village Square Apartments and starts from $1,525.

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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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