Cheap Apartments for Rent in Catawba, NC from $400 (16 Rentals)

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Catawba, NC Local Guide

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 $476. 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$476
Summer Pointe Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$775
Mallard Creek ApartmentsOne Bedroom - Renovated1BR,1BA$900
Signal Hill Apartments and TownhomesStudio- Standard- Call For AvailabilityStudio,1BA$900
Avana LandingAscot (759 SF)1BR,1BA$1,031

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Catawba, NC and Nearby

As of July 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Catawba area is the $1.13 price per square foot Plan 2 Model at Tricon Lake Norman in the in the Autumn Grove neighborhood starting from $2,509. The second greatest value Catawba apartment is the CALI Model at Norwood Walk starting at $2,170 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the Autumn Grove neighborhood. 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 24BR,2.5BA$1.13
Norwood WalkCALI4BR,2BA$1.24
Montera at Sherrills FordLitchfield3BR,2.5BA$1.11
Norman Ridge TownhomesMaywood3BR,2.5BA$1.22
Elevate Lake NormanRetreat Office2BR,2BA$1.24
Hickory East2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.17
Landings & Villas of Hickory2X22BR,2BA$1.28
NOVA Lake Norman2 Bedrooms2BR,2BA$1.26
Revere at Sherrills FordOne Bedroom Plus1BR,1BA$1.35
The Retreat at Statesville1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.68

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Getting Around Catawba, NC

Walk Score®

7 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

15 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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 $476 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 $547 at The Retreat at Statesville.

What is the most affordable Catawba Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Catawba Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Signal Hill Apartments and Townhomes and starts from $1,300.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

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