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525 12th St SW

HickoryNC28602

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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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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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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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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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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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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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The Lodge at Hickory
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The Lodge at Hickory

1186 4th Street Ct SWHickory, 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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Center Crossing
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Center Crossing

105 S Center StHickory, NC 28602
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Hickory 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: April 20, 2026

There are currently 426 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Hickory, NC that range in price from $979 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 Hickory51$1,401$979
Viewmont43$1,726$979
Claremont41$2,138$979
Highland41$2,138$979
Kenworth40$2,158$979
Forest Hills36$2,228$979
Downtown Hickory35$2,311$979
Green Park35$2,311$979
Oakwood Hillcrest35$2,298$979
Ridgeview35$2,228$979

Largest Available Hickory 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Hickory, NC is found at BellaAge Hickory Active Adult 55+ in the Oakwood Hillcrest neighborhood and is 1,112 square feet priced from $2,138. The Villas at Pebble Creek in the Viewmont neighborhood 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
BellaAge Hickory Active Adult 55+The Lookout1,112 Sq Ft$2,138
The Villas at Pebble Creek1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom900 Sq Ft$1,125
The Village at Catawba Ridge1x1 Standard-Call For Availability900 Sq Ft$1,175
The LegendsDean816 Sq Ft$1,187
The Abbey1BR/1.0BA808 Sq Ft$990
Preston RidgeThe Birdsong - Elevated787 Sq Ft$1,536
Creekside ApartmentsThe Reed780 Sq Ft$1,145
Hickory Trace Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom East - End Unit760 Sq Ft$1,099
Apartments on 20thWaterside 1 Bedroom750 Sq Ft$1,100
Waterside1 Bedroom750 Sq Ft$1,100

Cheapest Available Hickory 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of April 20, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Hickory, NC is the 1BR/1.0BA Model starting from $990 at The Abbey in the Oakwood Hillcrest neighborhood. The second most affordable Hickory 1 Bedroom is the One Bedroom East - End Unit Model at Hickory Trace Village Apartments starting at $1,099 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Hickory is currently $1,648. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Hickory:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Abbey1BR/1.0BA$990
Hickory Trace Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom East - End Unit$1,099
Oakwood Apartments1 Bedroom$1,100
Apartments on 20thWaterside 1 Bedroom$1,100
Waterside1 Bedroom$1,100
The Villas at Pebble Creek1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom$1,125
Creekside ApartmentsThe Reed$1,145
The Village at Catawba Ridge1x1 Standard-Call For Availability$1,175
The LegendsDean$1,187
29 NorthThe Hickory$1,245

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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 The Abbey listed at $990.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Hickory is $1,648.

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 $2,138 at BellaAge Hickory Active Adult 55+.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Hickory is currently 645 sq ft.

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