1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Hickory, NC (45 Rentals)

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Viewmont Square
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Viewmont Square

1420 4th Street Dr NWHickory, NC 28601
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1017 10th Ave NE
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1017 10th Ave NE

1017 10th Ave NEHickory, NC 28601
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Center Crossing
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Center Crossing

105 S Center StHickory, NC 28602
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Hickory Square
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Hickory Square

1820 20th Avenue Dr NEHickory, NC 28601
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Quail Ridge Apartments
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Quail Ridge Apartments

333 10th Avenue Dr NEHickory, NC 28601
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Eastside
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Eastside

1960 16th St NEHickory, NC 28601
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Waterside
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Waterside

1930 20th Avenue Dr NEHickory, NC 28601
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Creekside Apartments
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Creekside Apartments

1227 10th Street Blvd NWHickory, NC 28601
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Solista Hickory
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Solista Hickory

915 29th Ave NEHickory, NC 28601
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381 20th Ave NE
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381 20th Ave NE

381 20th Ave NEHickory, NC 28601
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Lodge at Hickory
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Lodge at Hickory

1186 4th Street CtHickory, NC 28602
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1215 8th St NE
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1215 8th St NE

1215 8th St NEHickory, NC 28601
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Woodland Manor
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Woodland Manor

1790 3rd Ave NWHickory, NC 28601
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Villas at Northview
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Villas at Northview

415 26th Ave NEHickory, NC 28601
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233 14th St SW
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233 14th St SW

233 14th St SWHickory, NC 28602
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408 17th Ave
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408 17th Ave

408 17th AveHickory, NC 28601
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Sunny Valley
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Sunny Valley

98 3rd Ave SEHickory, NC 28602
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Villas of Hickory
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Villas of Hickory

1866 20th Avenue Dr NEHickory, NC 28601
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The Lodge at Hickory
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The Lodge at Hickory

1186 4th Street Dr SWHickory, NC 28601
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Lutherhaus
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Lutherhaus

720 7th Ave NEHickory, NC 28601
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480 13th Ave NE
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480 13th Ave NE

480 13th Ave NEHickory, NC 28601

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Hickory 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: August 04, 2025

There are currently 77 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Hickory, NC that range in price from $850 to $2,612. Outer City Of Hickory, Highland and Viewmont are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Hickory with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Outer City Of Hickory15$1,299$850
Highland12$1,125$850
Viewmont12$1,150$850
Claremont10$1,180$850
Oakwood Hillcrest6$1,149$850
Forest Hills4$1,299$929
Lakeland4$1,299$929
Downtown Hickory3$959$850
Green Park3$929$850
Kenworth3$1,299$850

Largest Available Hickory 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Hickory, NC is found at Hickory East in the Viewmont neighborhood and is 1,025 square feet priced from $1,050. The Village at Catawba Ridge has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 900 square feet and currently listed start at $1,125. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Hickory:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Hickory East1 Bedroom1,025 Sq Ft$1,050
The Village at Catawba Ridge1x1 Standard-Call For Availability900 Sq Ft$1,125
Creekside ApartmentsThe Reed780 Sq Ft$1,003
Preston Ridge1C One Bedroom / One Bath The Birdsong (Phase One)761 Sq Ft$1,508
Hawk's LandingB1746 Sq Ft$1,299
29 NorthA1715 Sq Ft$1,497
Viewmont SquareOne Bedroom695 Sq Ft$488
Apartments on 20thEastside 1 Bedroom675 Sq Ft$1,000
Eastside1 Bedroom675 Sq Ft$1,000

Cheapest Available Hickory 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of August 04, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Hickory, NC is the One Bedroom Model starting from $488 at Viewmont Square in the Lakeland neighborhood. The second most affordable Hickory 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom Model at Center Crossing starting at $587 in the Oakwood Hillcrest neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Hickory is currently $1,403. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Hickory:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Viewmont SquareOne Bedroom$488
Center Crossing1 Bedroom$587
Apartments on 20thEastside 1 Bedroom$1,000
Eastside1 Bedroom$1,000
Creekside ApartmentsThe Reed$1,110
The Village at Catawba Ridge1x1 Standard-Call For Availability$1,125
Hawk's LandingB1$1,299
Preston Ridge1A.2 One Bedroom / One Bath The Brewer 3 Terra...$1,395
29 NorthA1$1,497

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Hickory Overview

If you are looking for a beautiful town to call home, then you may be thinking about living in Hickory, North Carolina. This is a city that is located not too far away from Charlotte, North Carolina. It is also located relatively close to the mountains. If you are looking for apartments in Hickory, North Carolina, you may have realized that the cost of living is relatively low. At the same time, you also need to think carefully about which Hickory apartments are going to work best for you. What do you need to know about living in Hickory, North Carolina? Take a look at some important points below, and remember to reach out to a professional who can help you find the best apartments to meet your needs.á

Why live in Hickory, NC?

There are a number of reasons why people decide to live in Hickory, North Carolina. First, traffic is relatively light in the local area. A lot of people who live in Hickory used to live in Charlotte. As the traffic gets heavier in Charlotte, more and more people are moving to Hickory, North Carolina. Second, the cost of living is also very low. Money tends to go a long way in Hickory, North Carolina. Finally, there are also lots of great job opportunities. Regardless of whether someone is working in technology, Finance, or Healthcare, there are job opportunities available in Hickory, North Carolina.á

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Getting Around Hickory, NC

Walk Score®

40 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

27 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Hickory Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Hickory with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Hickory is at Viewmont Square listed at $488.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Hickory Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Hickory is $1,403.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Hickory Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Hickory is a 1,025 square feet unit starting from $1,050 at Hickory East.

What is the average size for Hickory 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Hickory is currently 600 sq ft.

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