Cheap Apartments for Rent in Catawba County, NC from $500 (35 Rentals)

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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
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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Highland Park
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Park

2110 17th Ave NEHickory, NC 28601
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Quail Ridge Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Quail Ridge Apartments

333 10th Avenue Dr NEHickory, NC 28601
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Catawba Landing
2 Bedroom Apartments

Catawba Landing

2160 17th Ave NEHickory, NC 28601
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Hilltop Apartments
3 Bedroom Apartments

Hilltop Apartments

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

Creekside Apartments

1227 10th Street Blvd NWHickory, NC 28601
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Eastside
1 Bedroom Apartments

Eastside

1960 16th St NEHickory, NC 28601

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Waterside
1 Bedroom Apartments

Waterside

1930 20th Avenue Dr NEHickory, NC 28601
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Viewmont Square
2 Bedroom Apartments

Viewmont Square

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

Center Crossing

105 S Center StHickory, NC 28602
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Cheapest Available Catawba County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Catawba County, NC is a 2 Beds unit found at Viewmont Square in the Lakeland neighborhood priced from $628. Creekside Apartments in the Lakeland neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $974. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Catawba County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Viewmont SquareTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$628
Creekside ApartmentsThe Reed1BR,1BA$974
The Village at Catawba RidgeStudio Standard-Call For AvailabilityStudio,1BA$1,000
Oakwood Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,100
Apartments on 20thWaterside 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100
Waterside1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100
Revere at Sherrills FordOne Bedroom Plus1BR,1BA$1,195
Hickory East2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,200
The LegendsEastwood1BR,1BA$1,222
Landings & Villas of Hickory2X22BR,2BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Catawba County, NC

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Catawba County area is the $1.11 price per square foot Litchfield Model at Montera at Sherrills Ford in the starting from $1,777. The second greatest value Catawba County apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Cedar Rock starting at $1,800 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Viewmont neighborhood. 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.
Montera at Sherrills FordLitchfield3BR,2.5BA$1.11
Cedar Rock3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.20
Landon Green Artisan CottagesB1 Two Bedroom / Two and a Half Bath Townhome w...2BR,2.5BA$1.33
Norman Ridge TownhomesMaywood3BR,2.5BA$1.22
Laurel ForestThe Maplewood2BR,2.5BA$1.16
Catawba Place2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.23
Hickory East2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.17
Landings & Villas of Hickory2X22BR,2BA$1.28
Huntington Park ApartmentsTWO BEDROOM GARDEN II2BR,2BA$1.28
Viewmont SquareTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.68

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 The Village at Catawba Ridge listed at $1,000.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Catawba County Apartment is $947 at Creekside 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 $628 at Viewmont Square.

What is the most affordable Catawba County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Catawba County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Creekside Apartments and starts from $1,683.

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