Cheap Apartments for Rent in Catawba County, NC from $580 (40 Rentals)

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Viewmont Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Viewmont Square

1420 4th Street Dr NWHickory, NC 28601
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Center Crossing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Center Crossing

105 S Center StHickory, NC 28602
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1017 10th Ave NE
1 Bedroom Apartments

1017 10th Ave NE

1017 10th Ave NEHickory, NC 28601

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Bradbury Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bradbury Apartments

2901 Old Conover Startown RdNewton, NC 28658
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Hickory Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hickory Square

1820 20th Avenue Dr NEHickory, NC 28601
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Hilltop Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Hilltop Apartments

151 18th StHickory, NC 28601
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Catawba Landing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Catawba Landing

2160 17th Ave NEHickory, NC 28601
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Viewmont Pointe
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Viewmont Pointe

420 10th Avenue Dr NEHickory, NC 28601
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The Fields Conover
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Fields Conover

1011 County Home RdConover, NC 28613

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386 17th Ave NE
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

386 17th Ave NE

386 17th Ave NEHickory, NC 28601
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Waterford Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Waterford Place

4000 N Center StHickory, NC 28601
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Eastside
1 Bedroom Apartments

Eastside

1960 16th St NEHickory, NC 28601
property at 1235 15th Ave NW

$1,100

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1235 15th Ave NW

HickoryNC28601
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Waterside
1 Bedroom Apartments

Waterside

1930 20th Avenue Dr NEHickory, NC 28601

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Cheapest Available Catawba County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Catawba County, NC is a Studio unit found at Viewmont Pointe in the Oakwood Hillcrest neighborhood priced from $700. Quail Ridge Apartments in the Lakeland neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Catawba County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Viewmont Pointe0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$700
Quail Ridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$750
3010 21st Street Ln NE2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$900
Center Crossing2 Bdrm2BR,1BA$971
Apartments on 20thEastside 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000
Eastside1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000
The Village at Catawba RidgeStudio Standard-Call For AvailabilityStudio,1BA$1,025

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Catawba County, NC

As of August 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Catawba County area is the $1.05 price per square foot The Haven-Outside Unit-AC Little Dr Model at Legacy Homes Townhomes in the in the Outer City Of Hickory neighborhood starting from $1,891. The second greatest value Catawba County apartment is the Litchfield Model at Montera at Sherrills Ford starting at $1,677 with a $1.05 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Catawba County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Legacy Homes TownhomesThe Haven-Outside Unit-AC Little Dr3BR,2.5BA$1.05
Montera at Sherrills FordLitchfield3BR,2.5BA$1.05
3675 Vickery Dr, Unit Room for rent maiden3675 Vickery Dr1BR,1BA$0.39
3738 Vickery Dr, Unit Room for rent maiden nc3738 Vickery DrStudio ,1BA$0.43
Norman Ridge TownhomesNewton3BR,2.5BA$1.16
Cedar Rock2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.18
Catawba Place2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.23
Viewmont Pointe2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.22
Center Crossing2 Bdrm2BR,1BA$1.08
112 17th St SW, Unit #4112 17th St SW1BR,1BA$1.00

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Catawba County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Catawba County?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Catawba County is at Viewmont Pointe listed at $700.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Catawba County Apartment is $850 at Quail Ridge Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Catawba County is starting from $900 at 3010 21st Street Ln NE.

What is the most affordable Catawba County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Catawba County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Townhomes at Viewmont and starts from $1,550.

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