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Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.

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Avana Landing
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$1,279 - $5,837
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Avana Landing

175 Carriage Club DrMooresville, NC 28117
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The Parian Mooresville
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$1,317 - $2,612
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The Parian Mooresville

201 Gresham LnMooresville, NC 28117
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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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Cheapest Available Catawba Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Catawba, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at The Retreat at Statesville priced from $515. Summer Pointe Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $775. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Catawba apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Retreat at Statesville1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$515
Summer Pointe Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$775
Midland Pointe at Lake Norman1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$909
Signal Hill Apartments and TownhomesStudio- Standard- Call For AvailabilityStudio,1BA$950
Mallard Creek ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$995
Landings & Villas of Hickory2X2 - Low Income2BR,2BA$1,063
NOVA Lake Norman2 Bedrooms2BR,2BA$1,100
Bell Lake NormanA1A1BR,1BA$1,108
Elevate Lake NormanSolace1BR,1BA$1,140
The LegendsEastwood1BR,1BA$1,188

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Catawba, NC and Nearby

As of June 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Catawba area is the $1.19 price per square foot Plan 4 Model at Tricon Lake Norman in the in the Autumn Grove neighborhood starting from $2,769. The second greatest value Catawba apartment is the Litchfield Model at Montera at Sherrills Ford starting at $1,899 with a $1.19 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Catawba apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Tricon Lake NormanPlan 44BR,2.5BA$1.19
Montera at Sherrills FordLitchfield3BR,2.5BA$1.19
Norman Ridge TownhomesNewton3BR,2.5BA$1.16
Palisades at Waters EdgeThe Harbor w/Balcony3BR,2BA$1.33
The EstatesB2 2 Bedroom 2 Bath The Estates at Legends2BR,2BA$1.34
Midland Pointe at Lake Norman2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.15
Hickory East2 bedroom B2BR,1.5BA$1.27
Revere at Sherrills FordOne Bedroom Premier1BR,1BA$1.36
Mallard Creek ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.27
The Retreat at Statesville1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.74

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Catawba Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Catawba?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Catawba is at Summer Pointe Apartment Homes listed at $775.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Catawba Apartment is $515 at The Retreat at Statesville.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Catawba is starting from $995 at Mallard Creek Apartments.

What is the most affordable Catawba Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Catawba Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at NOVA Lake Norman and starts from $1,285.

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.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

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Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.