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3487 Avery Rd

LincolntonNC28092

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Center Crossing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Center Crossing

105 S Center StHickory, NC 28602
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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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Viewmont Pointe
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Viewmont Pointe

420 10th Avenue Dr NEHickory, NC 28601
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Vale, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Vale Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Vale, NC is a 2 Beds unit found at Center Crossing in the Oakwood Hillcrest neighborhood priced from $600. Rutherford Crossing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $814. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Vale apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Center Crossing2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$600
Rutherford Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$814
Oakwood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$850
SH304-Humboldt Mountain (HMT)2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$950
The Abbey1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$990
Caitlin StationTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$991
The Village at Catawba RidgeStudio Standard-Call For AvailabilityStudio,1BA$1,025
Apartments on 20thWaterside 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100
The Lofts at Osage MillOne Bed / One Bath1BR,1BA$1,125
The Villas at Pebble Creek1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,125

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Vale, NC and Nearby

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Vale area is the $1.31 price per square foot 2BR/2.5BA Model at STANFORD PLACE in the in the Oakwood Hillcrest neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Vale apartment is the 3BR/2.0BA Model at Tapestry Homes starting at $1,600 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the Outer City Of Hickory neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Vale apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
STANFORD PLACE2BR/2.5BA2BR,2.5BA$1.31
Tapestry Homes3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.28
Highland Commons3 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Partially Remodeled3BR,1.5BA$1.31
Hickory East2 bedroom B2BR,1.5BA$1.27
The Villas at Pebble Creek1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.25
Center Crossing2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.67
Caitlin StationTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.12
The Abbey1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.23
SH304-Humboldt Mountain (HMT)2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.19
Rutherford Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.20

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Vale Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Vale?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Vale is at Oakwood Apartments listed at $850.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Vale Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Vale Apartment is $814 at Rutherford Crossing.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Vale is starting from $600 at Center Crossing.

What is the most affordable Vale Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Vale Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Caitlin Station and starts from $1,151.

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