
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Valdese, NC from $900 (54 Rentals)
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Hickory Trace Village Apartments

The Abbey

Apartments on 20th

101 Park Place Ave

The Village at Catawba Ridge

Hickory East

The Villas at Pebble Creek

Argyle Place

Huntington Park Apartments
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Blue Bell at Lenoir Mills

Morganton Trading Company

Forest View Apartments

The Gates at Highland apartment homes

Meadowood Apartments

Highland Commons

Woodbridge Apartments

Cedarbrook Apartments

The Estates

Cedar Hills Apartments & Townhomes
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Murphy`s Farm Apartments

29 North

The Condominiums at Cedarwood

Landings & Villas of Hickory

Park View Apartments

Plaza View Luxury Condominiums

Laurel Forest

Hawks Landing

Wellington Place

Riverview Apartments
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2155 White Pine M H P Rd

1251 Main Ave Dr NW

100 2nd Ave SE

715 23rd St NW

512 10th St SW

4390 Sawmills School Rd

404 W Main St

137 18th St NW

Waterford Place Apartments

Viewmont Pointe
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115 E Parker Rd

603 Jason Pl SW

8364 Cedar St

2311 Central Dr

1421 Piedmont Dr NW

1410 Dillard Ln

1410 Dillard Ln

Union Square Apartments

2842 Dale St

341 8th Ave Dr NW
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Valdese, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Valdese?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valdese Studio Apartments | $1,091 | $1,025 | $1,175 |
| Valdese 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,635 | $979 | $3,071 |
| Valdese 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,753 | $1,199 | $3,804 |
| Valdese 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,675 | $1,375 | $2,175 |
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Cheapest Available Valdese Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Valdese, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at The Abbey in the Oakwood Hillcrest neighborhood priced from $990. 101 Park Place Ave 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 Valdese apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Abbey | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $990 |
| 101 Park Place Ave | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| The Village at Catawba Ridge | Studio Standard-Call For Availability | Studio,1BA | $1,025 |
| Apartments on 20th | Waterside 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| The Villas at Pebble Creek | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| Forest View Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Morganton Trading Company | 1 Bedroom Waitlist | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Woodbridge Apartments | 2 Bedroom Standard | 2BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Union Square Apartments | Two Bedroom - Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,250 |
| Cedar Hills Apartments & Townhomes | 2x1 Garden Standard- Call for Availability | 2BR,1BA | $1,275 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Valdese, NC and Nearby
As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Valdese area is the $1.16 price per square foot The Maplewood Model at Laurel Forest in the in the Downtown Hickory neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Valdese apartment is the 3 BR Model at 101 Park Place Ave starting at $1,500 with a $1.25 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Valdese apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel Forest | The Maplewood | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.16 |
| 101 Park Place Ave | 3 BR | 3BR,2BA | $1.25 |
| Cedarbrook Apartments | 2 Bedroom - Garden | 2BR,2BA | $1.16 |
| Plaza View Luxury Condominiums | 2 Bed, 1.5 Bath Model | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.18 |
| The Condominiums at Cedarwood | 2 Bed, 1.5 Bath Model | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.18 |
| Bost Road Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.24 |
| Hickory East | 2 bedroom B | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.27 |
| Woodbridge Apartments | 2 Bedroom Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.27 |
| The Villas at Pebble Creek | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| The Abbey | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Valdese Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Valdese?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Valdese is at The Village at Catawba Ridge listed at $1,025.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Valdese Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Valdese Apartment is $990 at The Abbey.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Valdese Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Valdese is starting from $1,200 at Forest View Apartments.
What is the most affordable Valdese Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Valdese Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Highland Commons and starts from $1,375.
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