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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 $1,020. 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
Woodbrook Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$1,020
Sunset Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,100
Piedmont LoftsStudio1BR,1BA$1,275

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Union County, NC

As of April 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Union County area is the $1.40 price per square foot Caswell Model at Poplin Meadows in the in the Stoneybrook neighborhood starting from $2,249. The second greatest value Union County apartment is the Glen Model at Founders Point starting at $2,065 with a $1.40 price per square foot in the Icemorlee 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 MeadowsCaswell3BR,2.5BA$1.40
Founders PointGlen3BR,2.5BA$1.40
Redwood MonroeBreezewood2BR,2BA$1.44
Waxhaw Mills ApartmentsB1 Mill on Main - Two Bedroom, Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.52
Pinewood Trace2 BR / 1 BA Flat2BR,1BA$1.27
The Oaks at Monroe2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.41
Aria at Idlewild “Brand New”A11BR,1BA$1.75
Nottingham Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.58
Ardmore at the TrailThe Highland1BR,1BA$1.74
The KendallA11BR,1BA$1.82

Frequently Asked Questions about Union County

What type of rentals are currently available in Union County?

There are currently 62 Apartments for Rent in Union County, NC with pricing that ranges from $785 to $4,157. There are also 203 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Union County ranging from $800 to $5,200.

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 $800 to $5,200 with an average monthly rent of $2,124.

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 $1,100 to $4,157, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,475 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,785.

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