Apartments for Rent in the Highland Neighborhood of Hickory, NC (105 Rentals)

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property at 230 13th Ave Pl NW
$1,250 - $1,280
1 Bedroom Rentals
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230 13th Ave Pl NW

HickoryNC28601

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property at 2035 2nd St NW
$3,400

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Base Rent$3,400

Total Monthly Price$3,400
4 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent
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2035 2nd St NW

HickoryNC28601
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1122 13th Ave NE
2 Bedroom Apartments

1122 13th Ave NE

1122 13th Ave NEHickory, NC 28601
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1392 15th Ave NE
6 Bedroom Apartments

1392 15th Ave NE

1392 15th Ave NEHickory, NC 28601

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Highland, Hickory, NC

Ranked #2

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Hickory. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Family-Friendly Rating

When renting for a family with younger kids, location matters. This part of town is known as a top neighborhood for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. These features include things like green spaces, recreation and A/V rooms, trails, and having the best education resources available.

Outdoors Rating

Do you like parks and outdoor amenities? this residential area is providing great access to parks, paths, and trails, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Pet Friendly Rating

This section of Hickory has established a name for itself as one of our preferred neighborhoods for renters with pets, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Highland

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Highland area of Hickory, NC?

As of today, September 09, 2026, there are currently 105 available Highland apartments priced from $750 to $3,804, with an average monthly rent of $1,761.

How much are Studio apartments in Highland?

There are currently 15 Studio Apartments in Highland with rent ranges from $750 to $1,175 with an average price of $1,006.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Highland Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Highland ranges from $850 to $3,071 with an average monthly rent of $1,678.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Highland cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Highland range from $1,124 to $3,804. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,886.

How expensive are Highland Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 27 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Highland on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,375 to $2,175 - averaging $1,820 for the location.

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