1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Hickory, NC (58 Rentals)

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Preston Ridge
$1,394 - $1,590
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Preston Ridge

2001 Startown RdHickory, 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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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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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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Cedar Rock
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Cedar Rock

1941 20th Avenue Dr 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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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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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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Woodland Manor
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Woodland Manor

1790 3rd Ave NWHickory, 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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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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Hickory 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: March 05, 2026

There are currently 426 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Hickory, NC that range in price from $929 to $3,071. Outer City Of Hickory, Claremont and Highland 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 Hickory54$1,523$929
Claremont43$2,158$929
Highland43$2,158$929
Viewmont43$2,158$929
Forest Hills37$2,311$929
Kenworth37$2,158$929
Ridgeview35$2,311$929
Downtown Hickory34$2,311$929
Oakwood Hillcrest34$2,311$929
Green Park33$2,331$929

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. Preston Ridge in the Outer City Of Hickory neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 972 square feet and currently listed start at $1,574. 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
Preston RidgeThe Hi-Wire972 Sq Ft$1,574
The Village at Catawba Ridge1x1 Standard-Call For Availability900 Sq Ft$1,150
The LegendsMonroe807 Sq Ft$1,230
The EstatesA1- 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - The Estates at Legends805 Sq Ft$1,536
Creekside ApartmentsThe Reed780 Sq Ft$1,270
The Gates at Highland apartment homesThe Lenoir764 Sq Ft$1,220
Apartments on 20thWaterside 1 Bedroom750 Sq Ft$1,100
Waterside1 Bedroom750 Sq Ft$1,100

Cheapest Available Hickory 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of March 05, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Hickory, NC is the 1 Bedroom Model starting from $1,000 at Eastside in the Viewmont neighborhood. The second most affordable Hickory 1 Bedroom is the Eastside 1 Bedroom Model at Apartments on 20th starting at $1,000 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Hickory is currently $1,688. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Hickory:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Eastside1 Bedroom$1,000
Apartments on 20thEastside 1 Bedroom$1,000
Waterside1 Bedroom$1,100
Oakwood Apartments1 Bedroom$1,100
The Village at Catawba Ridge1x1 Standard-Call For Availability$1,150
The Gates at Highland apartment homesThe Lenoir$1,220
The LegendsMonroe$1,230
Creekside ApartmentsThe Reed$1,270
Hawks LandingThe Outlook$1,339

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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 Eastside listed at $1,000.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Hickory is $1,688.

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 1,088 sq ft.

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