
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Vale, NC (29 Rentals)


Apartments on 20th

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Hickory Trace Village Apartments

29 North

The Legends

Preston Ridge

The Villas at Pebble Creek
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The Oaks Apartments

BellaAge Hickory

Colonial Village

Palisades of Lincolnton

One North Center
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Hickory East

The Estates

Argyle Place

Rutherford Crossing

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The Abbey

2207 19th Ave SE

Viewmont Square

The Fields Conover

Center Crossing

Townhomes @ Humboldt Village
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Vale, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Vale?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vale Studio Apartments | $1,031 | $850 | $1,175 |
Vale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,509 | $814 | $3,071 |
| Vale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,665 | $890 | $3,964 |
| Vale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,693 | $1,225 | $2,860 |
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Largest Available Vale and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Vale, NC is found at BellaAge Hickory in the Oakwood Hillcrest neighborhood and is 1,112 square feet priced from $2,911. The Village at Catawba Ridge in the Viewmont neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 900 square feet and currently listed start at $1,175. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Vale:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| BellaAge Hickory | The Lookout | 1,112 Sq Ft | $2,911 |
| The Village at Catawba Ridge | 1x1 Standard-Call For Availability | 900 Sq Ft | $1,175 |
| The Villas at Pebble Creek | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 900 Sq Ft | $1,125 |
| Palisades of Lincolnton | The York w/Sunroom | 841 Sq Ft | $1,245 |
| The Legends | Dean | 816 Sq Ft | $1,187 |
| The Abbey | 1BR/1.0BA | 808 Sq Ft | $990 |
| The Estates | A1 1 Bedroom 1 Bath The Estates at Legends | 805 Sq Ft | $1,530 |
| Preston Ridge | The Birdsong - Elevated | 787 Sq Ft | $1,556 |
| The Lofts at Osage Mill | One Bed / One Bath | 755 Sq Ft | $1,125 |
| Apartments on 20th | Waterside 1 Bedroom | 750 Sq Ft | $1,100 |
Cheapest Available Vale and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of April 28, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Vale, NC is the 1 Bedroom Model starting from $814 at Rutherford Crossing . The second most affordable Vale 1 Bedroom is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at The Abbey starting at $990 in the Oakwood Hillcrest neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Vale is currently $1,509. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Vale:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Rutherford Crossing | 1 Bedroom | $814 |
| The Abbey | 1BR/1.0BA | $990 |
| Apartments on 20th | Waterside 1 Bedroom | $1,100 |
| The Villas at Pebble Creek | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | $1,125 |
| The Lofts at Osage Mill | One Bed / One Bath | $1,125 |
| The Village at Catawba Ridge | 1x1 Standard-Call For Availability | $1,175 |
| The Legends | Dean | $1,187 |
| 29 North | Hickory | $1,245 |
| Palisades of Lincolnton | The York w/Sunroom | $1,245 |
| Preston Ridge | The Brewer - Elevated | $1,349 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Vale Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Vale with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Vale is at Rutherford Crossing listed at $814.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Vale Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Vale is $1,509.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Vale Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Vale is a 1,112 square feet unit starting from $2,911 at BellaAge Hickory.
What is the average size for Vale 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Vale is currently 0 sq ft.
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