Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Hickory Neighborhood of Hickory, NC from $500 (15 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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Quail Ridge Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Quail Ridge Apartments

333 10th Avenue Dr 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 2 Beds unit found at Huntington Park Apartments priced from $1,149. Creekside Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,161. Here are the most affordable Downtown Hickory apartments for rent in Hickory, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Huntington Park ApartmentsTWO BEDROOM TOWNHOME2BR,1BA$1,149
Creekside ApartmentsThe Reed1BR,1BA$1,161
The Gates at Highland apartment homesThe Lenoir1BR,1BA$1,220
Highland Commons2 br 1 bath NEW2BR,1BA$1,250
STANFORD PLACE2BR/2.5BA2BR,2BA$1,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Hickory, NC

As of March 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Hickory area is the $2.64 price per square foot The Norman Model at BellaAge Hickory Active Adult 55+ in the in the Oakwood Hillcrest neighborhood starting from $3,591. The second greatest value Downtown 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 Downtown Hickory apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
BellaAge Hickory Active Adult 55+The Norman2BR,2BA$2.64
STANFORD PLACE2BR/2.5BA2BR,2.5BA$1.31
Huntington Park ApartmentsTWO BEDROOM TOWNHOME2BR,1.5BA$1.15
545 12th Ave NE, Unit Unit #K545 12th Ave NE2BR,1.5BA$1.02
448 4th Street Pl SW, Unit 448448 4th Street Pl SW2BR,1BA$0.92
1002 4th Street Dr NW, Unit 1002 4th Street Drive NW1002 4th Street Dr NW1BR,1BA$1.28
Highland Commons2 br 1 bath NEW2BR,1BA$1.47
Creekside ApartmentsThe Reed1BR,1BA$1.49
The Gates at Highland apartment homesThe Lenoir1BR,1BA$1.60

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Downtown Hickory, Hickory, NC

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Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

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 $1,161 at Creekside 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 $1,149 at Huntington Park Apartments.

What is the most affordable Downtown Hickory Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Hickory Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Highland Commons and starts from $1,375.

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