Cheap Homes for Rent in Catawba County, NC from $800 (25 Rentals)

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property at 1235 15th Ave NW

$1,100

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$1,100
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$1,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1235 15th Ave NW

HickoryNC28601
property at 525 12th St SW

$1,150

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$1,150
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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525 12th St SW, Unit 30

525 12th St SW
HickoryNC28602

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property at 525 12th St SW

$1,150

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$1,150
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$1,150

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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525 12th St SW, Unit 26

525 12th St SW
HickoryNC28602

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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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Catawba County, NC

As of August 30, 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 Catawba County

What type of rentals are currently available in Catawba County?

There are currently 175 Apartments for Rent in Catawba County, NC with pricing that ranges from $580 to $3,804. There are also 120 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Catawba County ranging from $800 to $6,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Catawba County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Catawba County ranges from $800 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,840.

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