Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highland Neighborhood of Hickory, NC from $400 (10 Rentals)

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Catawba Landing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Catawba Landing

2160 17th Ave NEHickory, NC 28601
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Viewmont Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Viewmont Square

1420 4th Street Dr NWHickory, NC 28601
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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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Hickory Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hickory Square

1820 20th Avenue Dr NEHickory, 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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property at 426 2nd Ave SE

426 2nd Ave SE

HickoryNC28602

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Highland, Hickory, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Highland Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Highland area of Hickory, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Viewmont Square priced from $488. Apartments on 20th has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable Highland apartments for rent in Hickory, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Viewmont SquareOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$488
Apartments on 20thEastside 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000
The Village at Catawba RidgeStudio Standard-Call For AvailabilityStudio,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highland, NC

As of November 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Highland area is the $1.29 price per square foot B1 Two Bedroom / Two and a Half Bath Townhome w... Model at Landon Green Artisan Cottages in the in the Lakeland neighborhood starting from $1,899. The second greatest value Highland apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Cedar Rock starting at $1,650 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the Viewmont neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Highland apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Landon Green Artisan CottagesB1 Two Bedroom / Two and a Half Bath Townhome w...2BR,2.5BA$1.29
Cedar Rock2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.18
Laurel ForestThe Pinewood3BR,2BA$1.12
Wellington PlaceThe Caddie3BR,2BA$1.10
Catawba Place2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.23
The Gates at Highland apartment homesThe Fleetwood2BR,2BA$1.32
Hickory East2 bedroom B2BR,1.5BA$1.27
Huntington Park ApartmentsTWO BEDROOM TOWNHOME2BR,1.5BA$1.20
Viewmont PointeThe Madison2BR,2BA$1.17
Viewmont SquareOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.73

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Highland, Hickory, NC

Ranked #3

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Highland Neighborhood in Hickory, NC

Walk Score®

41 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

34 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Highland Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Highland?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Highland is at The Village at Catawba Ridge listed at $1,000.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Highland Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Highland Apartment is $488 at Viewmont Square.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Highland is starting from $1,150 at Viewmont Pointe.

What is the most affordable Highland Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Highland Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Wellington Place and starts from $1,430.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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