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525 12th St SW

HickoryNC28602
property at 1610 18th Ave NE

$1,200

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1610 18th Ave NE

HickoryNC28601
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Catawba Landing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Catawba Landing

2160 17th Ave NEHickory, NC 28601
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1017 10th Ave NE
1 Bedroom Apartments

1017 10th Ave NE

1017 10th Ave NEHickory, NC 28601
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Hickory Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hickory Square

1820 20th Avenue Dr NEHickory, NC 28601
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Hilltop Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Hilltop Apartments

151 18th StHickory, NC 28601
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Eastside
1 Bedroom Apartments

Eastside

1960 16th St NEHickory, NC 28601

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Waterside
1 Bedroom Apartments

Waterside

1930 20th Avenue Dr NEHickory, NC 28601
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Waterford Place Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Waterford Place Apartments

4000 N Center StHickory, NC 28601
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Viewmont Pointe
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Viewmont Pointe

420 10th Avenue Dr NEHickory, NC 28601
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Bradbury Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bradbury Apartments

2901 Old Conover Startown RdNewton, NC 28658
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The Fields Conover
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Fields Conover

1011 County Home RdConover, NC 28613
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Hickory, NC Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Hickory, NC

Pricing Updated: 06/13/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Hickory, NC area range in price from $750 to $3,804 with an overall median price of $2,041. The three Hickory neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Claremont at $750, Viewmont at $750, and Highland at $750. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Hickory Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Claremont$1,550$75089
Viewmont$1,550$75097
Highland$1,595$75093
Outer City Of Hickory$1,652$750120
Kenworth$1,733$75071
Forest Hills$2,138$75058
Lakeland$2,138$75058
Oakwood Hillcrest$2,138$75064
Ridgeview$2,138$75068
Downtown Hickory$2,158$75064

Cheapest Available Hickory Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Hickory, NC is a Studio unit found at Quail Ridge Apartments in the Lakeland neighborhood priced from $750. Eastside in the Viewmont neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hickory apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Quail Ridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$750
Eastside1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000
Apartments on 20thEastside 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000
The Village at Catawba RidgeStudio Standard-Call For AvailabilityStudio,1BA$1,025
Landings & Villas of Hickory2X2 - Low Income2BR,2BA$1,063
The Abbey1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,095
The Villas at Pebble Creek1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,125
Oakwood Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,250
Creekside ApartmentsThe Reed1BR,1BA$1,262

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hickory, NC

As of June 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hickory area is the $1.34 price per square foot B2 2 Bedroom 2 Bath The Estates at Legends Model at The Estates in the in the Kenworth neighborhood starting from $1,715. The second greatest value Hickory apartment is the 209 12th St SW Model at 209 12th St SW, Unit Unit 3 starting at $1,350 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the Lakeland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hickory apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The EstatesB2 2 Bedroom 2 Bath The Estates at Legends2BR,2BA$1.34
209 12th St SW, Unit Unit 3209 12th St SW3BR,1.5BA$1.13
The LegendsHepburn2BR,2BA$1.26
Catawba Place2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.23
Landings & Villas of Hickory3X23BR,2BA$1.39
The Gates at HighlandThe Fleetwood2BR,2BA$1.32
Highland Commons3 bed 1.5 bath Newly remodeled3BR,1.5BA$1.26
Hickory East2 bedroom B2BR,1.5BA$1.27
The Abbey1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.36
Eastside1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.48

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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 Cheap Hickory Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Hickory?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Hickory is under $1,262.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hickory?

The cheapest apartment in Hickory is Quail Ridge Apartments which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Hickory costs $2,041.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hickory?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 12 regular apartments in Hickory that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Hickory?

Cheap apartments in Hickory have an average cost of $223 which is $1,818 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hickory.

Expert Rental Resources

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