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1930 20th Avenue Dr NEHickory, NC 28601

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Saint Stephens, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Saint Stephens Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Saint Stephens, NC is a Studio unit found at Quail Ridge Apartments in the Lakeland neighborhood priced from $750. Oakwood Apartments in the Outer City Of Hickory neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Saint Stephens apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Quail Ridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$750
Oakwood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$850
Apartments on 20thEastside 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000
The Village at Catawba RidgeStudio Standard-Call For AvailabilityStudio,1BA$1,025
The Townhomes at Viewmont1x1 Standard- Call For Availability1BR,1BA$1,100
Cedar Hills Apartments & Townhomes2x1 Garden Standard- Call for Availability2BR,1BA$1,199
Hawks LandingThe Outlook1BR,1BA$1,249
Landings & Villas of Hickory2X22BR,2BA$1,250
Hickory East2 bedroom B2BR,1BA$1,300
The LegendsBogart2BR,2BA$1,538

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Saint Stephens, NC and Nearby

As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Saint Stephens area is the $1.50 price per square foot Aspen C1 Model at Cedar Village Townhomes in the in the Lakeland neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Saint Stephens apartment is the Meadowood Model at Redwood Hickory starting at $1,849 with a $1.39 price per square foot in the Outer City Of Hickory neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Saint Stephens apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cedar Village TownhomesAspen C13BR,2.5BA$1.50
Redwood HickoryMeadowood2BR,2BA$1.39
The EstatesC2 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Estates III3BR,2BA$1.57
The LegendsBogart2BR,2BA$1.36
Preston RidgeThe Hiker2BR,2BA$1.63
Hickory East2 bedroom B2BR,1.5BA$1.27
Landings & Villas of Hickory2X22BR,2BA$1.28
Cedar Hills Apartments & Townhomes2x1.5 TH No W/D Semi - Call for Availability2BR,1.5BA$1.58
Waterside1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.47
Apartments on 20thEastside 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.48

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Saint Stephens Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Saint Stephens?

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

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Saint Stephens Apartment?

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

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Saint Stephens is starting from $1,199 at Cedar Hills Apartments & Townhomes.

What is the most affordable Saint Stephens Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Saint Stephens Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Townhomes at Viewmont and starts from $1,550.

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