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426 2nd Ave SE

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 Oakwood Apartments in the Outer City Of Hickory neighborhood priced from $850. The Abbey in the Lakeland neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $990. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Catawba County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oakwood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$850
The Abbey1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$990
Eastside1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000
Apartments on 20thEastside 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000
The Village at Catawba RidgeStudio Standard-Call For AvailabilityStudio,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Catawba County, NC

As of December 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Catawba County area is the $1.00 price per square foot The Haven - Inside Unit Model at Legacy Homes Townhomes in the in the Outer City Of Hickory neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Catawba County apartment is the Litchfield Model at Montera at Sherrills Ford starting at $1,782 with a $1.11 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 - Inside Unit3BR,2.5BA$1.00
Montera at Sherrills FordLitchfield3BR,2.5BA$1.11
Landon Green Artisan CottagesB1 Two Bedroom / Two and a Half Bath Townhome w...2BR,2.5BA$1.25
Norman Ridge TownhomesNewton3BR,2.5BA$1.16
Cedar Rock2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$0.96
Wellington PlaceThe Caddie3BR,2BA$1.10
The Villas at Pebble Creek2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms2BR,2BA$1.15
Catawba Place2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.23
Viewmont PointeThe Madison2BR,2BA$1.17
The Abbey1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.23

Frequently Asked Questions about Catawba County

What type of rentals are currently available in Catawba County?

There are currently 168 Apartments for Rent in Catawba County, NC with pricing that ranges from $800 to $3,272. There are also 149 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Catawba County ranging from $620 to $7,900.

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 $620 to $7,900 with an average monthly rent of $1,910.

Expert Rental Resources

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.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.