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

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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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Cedar Rock
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Cedar Rock

1941 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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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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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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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: July 03, 2025

There are currently 64 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Hickory, NC that range in price from $900 to $2,636. 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 Hickory18$1,349$900
Highland9$1,100$929
Viewmont9$1,112$929
Claremont7$1,137$929
Kenworth4$1,307$929
Ridgeview4$1,220$900
Downtown Hickory3$999$900
Green Park3$994$900
Oakwood Hillcrest3$1,049$900
West Hickory Westmont3$994$900

Largest Available Hickory 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Hickory, NC is found at The Village at Catawba Ridge in the Viewmont neighborhood and is 900 square feet priced from $1,099. The Estates in the Kenworth neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 890 square feet and currently listed start at $1,485. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Hickory:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Village at Catawba Ridge1x1 Standard-Call For Availability900 Sq Ft$1,099
The EstatesA2- 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - The Estates at Legends890 Sq Ft$1,485
Preston Ridge1C.1 One Bedroom / One Bath The Birdsong 2 Cor...787 Sq Ft$1,447
Creekside ApartmentsThe Reed780 Sq Ft$1,258
The LegendsEastwood730 Sq Ft$1,232
Oakwood Apartments1 Bedroom544 Sq Ft$1,100

Cheapest Available Hickory 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 03, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Hickory, NC is the 1x1 Standard-Call For Availability Model starting from $1,099 at The Village at Catawba Ridge in the Viewmont neighborhood. The second most affordable Hickory 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom Model at Oakwood Apartments starting at $1,100 in the Outer City Of Hickory neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Hickory is currently $1,361. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Hickory:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Village at Catawba Ridge1x1 Standard-Call For Availability$1,099
Oakwood Apartments1 Bedroom$1,100
The LegendsEastwood$1,232
Creekside ApartmentsThe Reed$1,258
Preston Ridge1A.2 One Bedroom / One Bath The Brewer 3 Terra...$1,356
The EstatesA2- 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - The Estates at Legends$1,485

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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 The Village at Catawba Ridge listed at $1,099.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Hickory is $1,361.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Hickory is a 900 square feet unit starting from $1,099 at The Village at Catawba Ridge.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Hickory is currently 0 sq ft.

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