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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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525 12th St SW

HickoryNC28602

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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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Waterford Place Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Waterford Place Apartments

4000 N Center StHickory, NC 28601
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Viewmont Pointe
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Viewmont Pointe

420 10th Avenue Dr NEHickory, NC 28601
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Mountain View, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mountain View Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Mountain View, NC is a Studio unit found at Quail Ridge Apartments in the Lakeland neighborhood priced from $750. Apartments on 20th in the Viewmont neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mountain View apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Quail Ridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$750
Apartments on 20thEastside 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000
The Village at Catawba RidgeStudio Standard-Call For AvailabilityStudio,1BA$1,025
Landings & Villas of Hickory2X2 - Low Income2BR,2BA$1,063
The Abbey1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,095
The LegendsEastwood1BR,1BA$1,192
Palisades of LincolntonThe York w/Sunroom1BR,1BA$1,245
Oakwood Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,250
Highland Commons2 br 1 bath NEW2BR,1BA$1,250
4152 Cherrywood DrThe Hickory2BR,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mountain View, NC and Nearby

As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mountain View area is the $1.34 price per square foot B2 2 Bedroom 2 Bath The Estates at Legends Model at The Estates in the in the Kenworth neighborhood starting from $1,715. The second greatest value Mountain View apartment is the 2 Bed, 1.5 Bath Model Model at Plaza View Luxury Condominiums starting at $1,300 with a $1.18 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Mountain View apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The EstatesB2 2 Bedroom 2 Bath The Estates at Legends2BR,2BA$1.34
Plaza View Luxury Condominiums2 Bed, 1.5 Bath Model2BR,1.5BA$1.18
Landings & Villas of Hickory3X23BR,2BA$1.39
The Gates at HighlandThe Fleetwood2BR,2BA$1.32
Hickory East2 bedroom B2BR,1.5BA$1.27
4152 Cherrywood DrThe Brookstone2BR,1.5BA$1.25
The Oaks Apartments2x2 Renovated2BR,2BA$1.46
Colonial Village2 Bedroom x 2 Bath B - Platinum2BR,2BA$1.45
Highland Commons2 Bedroom 1 Bath Partially Remodeled2BR,1BA$1.47
The Abbey1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.36

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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 Mountain View Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Mountain View?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Mountain View is at Quail Ridge Apartments listed at $750.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Mountain View Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mountain View Apartment is $850 at Quail Ridge Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Mountain View is starting from $1,063 at Landings & Villas of Hickory.

What is the most affordable Mountain View Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Mountain View Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Highland Commons and starts from $1,325.

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

Written by: Robin Stewart

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

Written by: Robin Stewart

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