Cheap Apartments for Rent in Hickory, NC from $400 (62 Rentals)

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Highland Commons
$1,250 - $1,375
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$1,160 - $1,285
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$1,250 - $1,375
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Highland Commons

445 11th Ave NEHickory, NC 28601
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Preston Ridge
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$1,349 - $2,860
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$1,184 - $2,695
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$165
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$1,349 - $2,860
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Preston Ridge

2001 Startown RdHickory, NC 28602
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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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Quail Ridge Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Quail Ridge Apartments

333 10th Avenue Dr NEHickory, 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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Viewmont Pointe
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Viewmont Pointe

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

Creekside Apartments

1227 10th Street Blvd NWHickory, NC 28601
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Hickory, NC Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Hickory, NC

Pricing Updated: 04/05/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Hickory, NC area range in price from $725 to $3,804 with an overall median price of $2,597. The three Hickory neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Outer City Of Hickory at $725, Claremont at $899, and Highland at $725. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Hickory Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Outer City Of Hickory$1,673$725173
Claremont$2,138$899122
Highland$2,138$725122
Viewmont$2,138$899121
Kenworth$2,158$950103
Downtown Hickory$3,052$89989
Forest Hills$3,052$97992
Green Park$3,052$95085
Oakwood Hillcrest$3,052$89997
Ridgeview$3,052$95092

Cheapest Available Hickory Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Hickory, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Huntington Park Apartments in the Oakwood Hillcrest neighborhood priced from $899. The Abbey in the Oakwood Hillcrest neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $990. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hickory apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Huntington Park ApartmentsONE BEDROOM GARDEN1BR,1BA$899
The Abbey1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$990
The Village at Catawba RidgeStudio Standard-Call For AvailabilityStudio,1BA$1,000
Oakwood Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,100
Apartments on 20thWaterside 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100
Waterside1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100
The Villas at Pebble Creek1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,125
The LegendsDean1BR,1BA$1,187
29 NorthThe Hickory1BR,1BA$1,245

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hickory, NC

As of April 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hickory area is the $1.18 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Cedar Rock in the in the Viewmont neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Hickory apartment is the 2BR/2.5BA Model at STANFORD PLACE starting at $1,700 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the Oakwood Hillcrest 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.
Cedar Rock2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.18
STANFORD PLACE2BR/2.5BA2BR,2.5BA$1.31
Tapestry Homes3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.28
The Gates at HighlandThe Highlander3BR,2BA$1.30
Landings & Villas of Hickory3X23BR,2BA$1.39
The Estates2 Bedroom Deck The Estates at Legends2BR,2BA$1.30
Hickory East2 bedroom B2BR,1.5BA$1.27
The Villas at Pebble Creek1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.25
The Abbey1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.23
Huntington Park ApartmentsONE BEDROOM GARDEN1BR,1BA$1.24

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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 $1,245.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hickory?

The cheapest apartment in Hickory is Huntington Park Apartments which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in Hickory costs $2,597.

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 $244 which is $2,353 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hickory.

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