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333 10th Avenue Dr NEHickory, NC 28601
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Hickory Trace Village Apartments
1250 5th St NEHickory, NC 28601
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1755 20th Avenue Dr NEHickory, NC 28601
211 8th Ave Dr SE
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The Village at Catawba Ridge
1655 20th Ave DrHickory, NC 28601
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Landings & Villas of Hickory
1830 20th Avenue Dr NEHickory, NC 28601
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The Abbey
380 9th Avenue Dr NEHickory, NC 28601
74 18th Ave NW
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1103 12th Street Plz NE, Unit 1103
1103 12th Street Plz NEHickory, NC 28601
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Argyle Place
2830 16th St NEHickory, NC 28601
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Huntington Park Apartments
1207 NE 21st AveHickory, NC 28601
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Catawba Landing
2160 17th Ave NEHickory, NC 28601
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1017 10th Ave NE
1017 10th Ave NEHickory, NC 28601
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Hickory Square
1820 20th Avenue Dr NEHickory, NC 28601
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Highland Park Apartments
2110 17th Ave NEHickory, NC 28601
331 9th Ave Dr NE
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2325 15th St NE
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442 2nd St Pl SW
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1960 16th St NEHickory, NC 28601
1255 22nd St NE
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Waterside
1930 20th Avenue Dr NEHickory, NC 28601
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Waterside at Catawba Ridge
1930 20th Ave DrHickory, NC 28601
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Viewmont Pointe
420 10th Avenue Dr NEHickory, NC 28601
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Highland, Hickory, NC Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Highland?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| Highland Studio Apartments | $1,006 | $750 | $1,175 |
| Highland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,717 | $800 | $3,071 |
| Highland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,910 | $950 | $3,804 |
| Highland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,673 | $1,375 | $2,175 |
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Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 26 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Highland Neighborhood of Hickory, NC.
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Cheapest Available Highland Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Highland area of Hickory, NC is a Studio unit found at Quail Ridge Apartments priced from $750. Eastside 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quail Ridge Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| Eastside | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Apartments on 20th | Eastside 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| The Village at Catawba Ridge | Studio Standard-Call For Availability | Studio,1BA | $1,025 |
| Landings & Villas of Hickory | 2X2 - Low Income | 2BR,2BA | $1,063 |
| The Abbey | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| Highland Commons | 2 br 1 bath NEW | 2BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Wellington Place | The Fairway | 2BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| Hickory East | 2 bedroom B | 2BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| Catawba Place | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,350 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highland, NC
As of June 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Highland area is the $1.18 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Cedar Rock in the in the Viewmont neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Highland apartment is the The Hickory Model at The Gates at Highland starting at $1,460 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the Downtown Hickory neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Highland apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Cedar Rock | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.18 |
| The Gates at Highland | The Hickory | 2BR,2BA | $1.29 |
| Wellington Place | The Fairway | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.15 |
| Catawba Place | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
| Landings & Villas of Hickory | 3X2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.39 |
| Hickory East | 2 bedroom B | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.27 |
| Highland Commons | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Partially Remodeled | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| The Abbey | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Eastside | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Apartments on 20th | Eastside 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Highland Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Highland?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Highland is under $1,350.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Highland?
The cheapest apartment in Highland is Quail Ridge Apartments which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Highland costs $1,700.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Highland?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 3 regular apartments in Highland that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Highland?
Cheap apartments in Highland have an average cost of $612 which is $1,088 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Highland.
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