
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Vale, NC from $700 (43 Rentals)
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Quail Ridge Apartments

Rutherford Crossing

The Carlisle at Delta Park

Colonial Village

Caitlin Station

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Hickory Trace Village Apartments

Apartments on 20th
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The Village at Catawba Ridge

Hickory East

Landings & Villas of Hickory

The Abbey

Park Terrace Apartment Homes

The Villas at Pebble Creek

The Lofts at Osage Mill

Argyle Place
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Huntington Park Apartments

The Oaks Apartments

The Legends

Palisades of Lincolnton

Highland Commons

Oakwood Apartments

The Estates

Country Club Apartments
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The Fields Conover

442 2nd St Pl SW

715 23rd St NW

Residences at Humboldt Mountain

100 2nd Ave SE

137 18th St NW

Waterford Place Apartments

Townhomes @ Humboldt Village
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225 2nd St SE

919 N Flint St

Viewmont Pointe

405 E J St

339 Old Tavern Ln

109 Sador St

107b Sador St

152 Glen-Gar Dr
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2217 Old Shelby Rd

1271 Jaclyn Ln

516 North Dr
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 | $1,006 | $750 | $1,175 |
| Vale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,581 | $814 | $3,071 |
| Vale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,692 | $967 | $3,804 |
| Vale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,767 | $1,260 | $3,600 |
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Cheapest Available Vale Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Vale, NC is a Studio unit found at Quail Ridge Apartments in the Lakeland neighborhood priced from $750. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quail Ridge Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| Rutherford Crossing | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $814 |
| Caitlin Station | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $967 |
| Apartments on 20th | Eastside 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| The Village at Catawba Ridge | Studio Standard-Call For Availability | Studio,1BA | $1,025 |
| Landings & Villas of Hickory | 2X2 - Low Income | 2BR,2BA | $1,063 |
| The Abbey | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| The Lofts at Osage Mill | One Bed / One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| The Villas at Pebble Creek | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| Townhomes @ Humboldt Village | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,125 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Vale, NC and Nearby
As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Vale area is the $1.39 price per square foot 3X2 Model at Landings & Villas of Hickory in the in the Viewmont neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Vale apartment is the The Fleetwood Model at The Gates at Highland starting at $1,410 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the Downtown Hickory neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Vale apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landings & Villas of Hickory | 3X2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.39 |
| The Gates at Highland | The Fleetwood | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
| Highland Commons | 3 bed 1.5 bath Newly remodeled | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.26 |
| Hickory East | 2 bedroom B | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.27 |
| Townhomes @ Humboldt Village | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.13 |
| The Legends | Davis | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| The Villas at Pebble Creek | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Rutherford Crossing | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Caitlin Station | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| The Abbey | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
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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 Quail Ridge Apartments listed at $750.
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 $691 at Viewmont Square.
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 $1,123.
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