Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Hickory Neighborhood of Hickory, NC from $500 (25 Rentals)

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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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Hilltop Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Hilltop Apartments

151 18th 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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386 17th Ave NE
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

386 17th Ave NE

386 17th Ave NEHickory, NC 28601

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Downtown Hickory, Hickory, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Hickory Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Hickory area of Hickory, NC is a Studio unit found at Viewmont Pointe priced from $700. Quail Ridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Downtown Hickory apartments for rent in Hickory, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Viewmont Pointe0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$700
Quail Ridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$750
386 17th Ave NE2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$950
The Abbey1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$990
Hickory Trace Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom East - Center Unit1BR,1BA$1,099

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Hickory, NC

As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Hickory area is the $1.16 price per square foot THREE BEDROOM GARDEN LARGE Model at Huntington Park Apartments in the in the Oakwood Hillcrest neighborhood starting from $1,399. The second greatest value Downtown Hickory apartment is the The Oxford Plus Model at BellaAge Hickory starting at $2,681 with a $2.66 price per square foot in the Lakeland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Hickory apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Huntington Park ApartmentsTHREE BEDROOM GARDEN LARGE3BR,2BA$1.16
BellaAge HickoryThe Oxford Plus1BR,1BA$2.66
Viewmont Pointe2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.22
The Abbey1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.23
Creekside ApartmentsThe Reed1BR,1BA$1.69
Hickory Trace Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom East - Center Unit1BR,1BA$1.45
One North CenterThe Union1BR,1BA$2.14
386 17th Ave NE2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.36
Quail Ridge ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.67
The Townhomes at Viewmont1x1 Upgraded- Call For Availability1BR,1BA$3.71

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across North Carolina, including Hickory. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Hickory Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Hickory Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Hickory Apartment is $850 at Quail Ridge Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Hickory Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Hickory is starting from $950 at 386 17th Ave NE.

What is the most affordable Downtown Hickory Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Hickory Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Huntington Park Apartments and starts from $1,399.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Written by: Robin Stewart

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.