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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Hickory Neighborhood of Hickory, NC from $500 (24 Rentals)
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Hickory Trace Village Apartments
1250 5th St NEHickory, NC 28601
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The Abbey
380 9th Avenue Dr NEHickory, NC 28601
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$1,149 - $1,4052 Bedroom Apartments Available May 29
Huntington Park Apartments
1207 NE 21st AveHickory, NC 28601
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$1,250 - $1,3752 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Highland Commons
445 11th Ave NEHickory, NC 28601
525 12th St SW
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$1,2702 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability
Wellington Place
694 22nd Ave NEHickory, NC 28601
420 10th Ave Dr NE
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Laurel Forest
1721 8th Street Dr NEHickory, NC 28601
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1 Bedroom Apartments
1017 10th Ave NE
1017 10th Ave NEHickory, NC 28601
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments
Center Crossing
105 S Center StHickory, NC 28602
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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments
Hilltop Apartments
151 18th StHickory, NC 28601
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1 Bedroom Apartments
Quail Ridge Apartments
333 10th Avenue Dr NEHickory, NC 28601
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2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments
Woodland Park Apartments
1726 3rd Ave NWHickory, NC 28601
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2 Bedroom Apartments
607 11th Street Pl SW
607 11th Street Pl SWHickory, NC 28602
137 18th St NW
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435 10th Ave Pl NE
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Viewmont Pointe
420 10th Avenue Dr NEHickory, NC 28601
1827 1st Ave NW
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Creekside Apartments
1227 10th Street Blvd NWHickory, NC 28601
1738 14th Street Ln NE
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341 8th Ave Dr NW
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345 8th Ave Dr NW
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1423 20th Ave NE
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Downtown Hickory, Hickory, NC Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Hickory?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Hickory Studio Apartments | $950 | $950 | $950 |
| Downtown Hickory 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,028 | $979 | $3,071 |
| Downtown Hickory 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,441 | $1,199 | $3,964 |
| Downtown Hickory 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,532 | $1,375 | $1,650 |
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There are currently 24 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Hickory Neighborhood of Hickory, NC.
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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 Center Crossing priced from $600. The Abbey has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $990. Here are the most affordable Downtown Hickory apartments for rent in Hickory, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Center Crossing | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $600 |
| The Abbey | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $990 |
| Creekside Apartments | The Reed | 1BR,1BA | $1,154 |
| The Gates at Highland apartment homes | The Fleetwood | 2BR,2BA | $1,410 |
| STANFORD PLACE | 2BR/2.5BA | 2BR,2BA | $1,700 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Hickory, NC
As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Hickory area is the $2.64 price per square foot The Norman Model at BellaAge Hickory in the in the Lakeland neighborhood starting from $3,591. The second greatest value Downtown Hickory apartment is the The Retreat - Plan 2 Model at Modern Duplex Unit for Rent - Modern Living at Its Best! 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| BellaAge Hickory | The Norman | 2BR,2BA | $2.64 |
| Modern Duplex Unit for Rent - Modern Living at Its Best! | The Retreat - Plan 2 | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.31 |
| STANFORD PLACE | 2BR/2.5BA | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.31 |
| The Gates at Highland apartment homes | The Fleetwood | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
| Center Crossing | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.67 |
| The Abbey | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Creekside Apartments | The Reed | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
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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 $990 at The Abbey.
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 $600 at Center Crossing.
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