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230 13th Ave Pl NW

HickoryNC28601

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property at 525 12th St SW
$1,150

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525 12th St SW, Unit 26

525 12th St SW
HickoryNC28602
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Waterford Place
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Waterford Place

4000 N Center StHickory, 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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1090 7th Ave NW
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1090 7th Ave NW

1090 7th Ave NWHickory, NC 28601
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460 14th Ave NE
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460 14th Ave NE

460 14th 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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456 2nd St Pl SW
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456 2nd St Pl SW

456 2nd St Pl SWHickory, NC 28602
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414 11th St SW
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414 11th St SW

414 11th St SWHickory, NC 28602
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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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One Eleven Main
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One Eleven Main

111 Main 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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386 17th Ave NE
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386 17th Ave NE

386 17th Ave NEHickory, 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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Viewmont Square
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Viewmont Square

1420 4th Street Dr NWHickory, 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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Hilltop Apartments
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Hilltop Apartments

151 18th StHickory, 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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Hickory 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: September 05, 2026

There are currently 428 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Hickory, NC that range in price from $750 to $3,071. Outer City Of Hickory, Viewmont and Claremont 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 Hickory40$1,345$750
Viewmont39$1,325$850
Claremont38$1,325$750
Highland38$1,325$850
Oakwood Hillcrest36$1,369$750
Downtown Hickory34$2,138$750
Forest Hills34$1,345$750
Green Park34$2,138$750
Lakeland34$1,345$750
Ridgeview34$1,626$750

Largest Available Hickory 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Hickory, NC is found at BellaAge Hickory in the Lakeland 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 Hickory:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
BellaAge HickoryThe Lookout1,112 Sq Ft$2,911
The Village at Catawba Ridge1x1 Standard-Call For Availability900 Sq Ft$1,175
The EstatesA3 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Estates III814 Sq Ft$1,365
The Abbey1BR/1.0BA808 Sq Ft$990
Creekside ApartmentsThe Reed780 Sq Ft$1,263
Hawks LandingThe Outlook746 Sq Ft$1,291
Apartments on 20thEastside 1 Bedroom675 Sq Ft$1,000
Eastside1 Bedroom675 Sq Ft$1,000
Quail Ridge ApartmentsOne Bed, One Bath650 Sq Ft$850
The Townhomes at Viewmont1x1 Large Semi- Call For Availability600 Sq Ft$1,125

Cheapest Available Hickory 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of September 05, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Hickory, NC is the One Bed, One Bath Model starting from $850 at Quail Ridge Apartments in the Lakeland neighborhood. The second most affordable Hickory 1 Bedroom is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at The Abbey starting at $990 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Hickory is currently $1,623. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Hickory:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Quail Ridge ApartmentsOne Bed, One Bath$850
The Abbey1BR/1.0BA$990
Eastside1 Bedroom$1,000
Apartments on 20thEastside 1 Bedroom$1,000
The Townhomes at Viewmont1x1 Standard- Call For Availability$1,100
The Village at Catawba Ridge1x1 Standard-Call For Availability$1,175
Creekside ApartmentsThe Reed$1,263
Hawks LandingThe Outlook$1,291
The EstatesA3 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Estates III$1,365

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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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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 Quail Ridge Apartments listed at $850.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Hickory is $1,623.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Hickory is a 1,112 square feet unit starting from $2,911 at BellaAge Hickory.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Hickory is currently 1,000 sq ft.

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