Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Hickory Neighborhood of Hickory, NC from $900 (5 Rentals)

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1456 17th Ave NE

HickoryNC28601

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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 1 Bed unit found at Huntington Park Apartments priced from $950. Highland Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here are the most affordable Downtown Hickory apartments for rent in Hickory, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Huntington Park ApartmentsONE BEDROOM GARDEN1BR,1BA$950
Highland Commons2 br 1 bath NEW2BR,1BA$1,250
Creekside ApartmentsThe Reed1BR,1BA$1,290

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Hickory, NC

As of March 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Hickory area is the $1.60 price per square foot The Sails Model at One North Center in the in the Oakwood Hillcrest neighborhood starting from $2,209. The second greatest value Downtown Hickory apartment is the The Norman Model at BellaAge Hickory Active Adult 55+ starting at $3,591 with a $2.64 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.
One North CenterThe Sails3BR,2BA$1.60
BellaAge Hickory Active Adult 55+The Norman2BR,2BA$2.64
Modern Duplex Unit for Rent - Modern Living at Its Best!The Retreat - Plan 23BR,2.5BA$1.31
STANFORD PLACE2BR/2.5BA2BR,2.5BA$1.31
The Gates at Highland apartment homesThe Fleetwood2BR,2BA$1.32
545 12th Ave NE, Unit Unit #K545 12th Ave NE2BR,1.5BA$1.12
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$1.65
Huntington Park ApartmentsONE BEDROOM GARDEN1BR,1BA$1.31

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Hickory

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Hickory?

There are currently 76 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Hickory, NC with pricing that ranges from $929 to $3,804. There are also 20 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Hickory ranging from $985 to $2,300.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Hickory?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Hickory ranges from $985 to $2,300 with an average monthly rent of $1,569.

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