
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Claremont Neighborhood of Hickory, NC from $900 (16 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Claremont area of Hickory.


The Abbey

Apartments on 20th

The Village at Catawba Ridge

Hickory East
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The Villas at Pebble Creek

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Landings & Villas of Hickory

Hawks Landing

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Claremont, Hickory, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Claremont?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claremont Studio Apartments | $1,091 | $1,025 | $1,175 |
| Claremont 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,766 | $979 | $3,071 |
| Claremont 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,016 | $1,199 | $3,964 |
| Claremont 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,651 | $1,375 | $2,175 |
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There are currently 16 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Claremont Neighborhood of Hickory, NC.
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Cheapest Available Claremont Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Claremont area of Hickory, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at The Abbey priced from $990. The Village at Catawba Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,025. Here are the most affordable Claremont apartments for rent in Hickory, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Abbey | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $990 |
| The Village at Catawba Ridge | Studio Standard-Call For Availability | Studio,1BA | $1,025 |
| Apartments on 20th | Waterside 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| The Villas at Pebble Creek | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| 29 North | Hickory | 1BR,1BA | $1,245 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Claremont, NC
As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Claremont area is the $1.31 price per square foot 2BR/2.5BA Model at STANFORD PLACE in the in the Oakwood Hillcrest neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Claremont apartment is the The Pinnacle Model at Hawks Landing starting at $1,672 with a $1.43 price per square foot in the Lakeland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Claremont apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| STANFORD PLACE | 2BR/2.5BA | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.31 |
| Hawks Landing | The Pinnacle | 3BR,2BA | $1.43 |
| Landings & Villas of Hickory | 3X2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.39 |
| The Gates at Highland apartment homes | The Fleetwood | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
| Hickory East | 2 bedroom B | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.27 |
| The Villas at Pebble Creek | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| The Abbey | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Apartments on 20th | Waterside 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| 29 North | Hickory | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
| The Village at Catawba Ridge | Studio Upgrade-Call For Availability | Studio ,1BA | $2.61 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Claremont Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Claremont?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Claremont is under $1,700.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Claremont?
The cheapest apartment in Claremont is The Abbey which is listed at $990, while the average apartment in Claremont costs $1,633.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Claremont?
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 2 regular apartments in Claremont 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 Claremont?
Cheap apartments in Claremont have an average cost of $250 which is $1,383 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Claremont.
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