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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highland Neighborhood of Hickory, NC from $400 (17 Rentals)
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2115 31st Ave Dr NE
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$979 - $1,639
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Hickory Trace Village Apartments
1250 5th St NEHickory, NC 28601
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$990 - $1,0951 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Abbey
380 9th Avenue Dr NEHickory, NC 28601
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$1,000 - $1,7001 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Apartments on 20th
1755 20th Avenue Dr NEHickory, NC 28601
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$1,025 - $1,775Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability
The Village at Catawba Ridge
1655 20th Ave DrHickory, NC 28601
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$1,050 - $1,3501 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Hickory East
1750 20th Avenue Dr NEHickory, 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
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Quail Ridge Apartments
333 10th Avenue Dr NEHickory, NC 28601
2325 15th St NE
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Eastside
1960 16th St NEHickory, NC 28601
1316 14th St Dr 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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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Studio Apartments | $1,091 | $1,025 | $1,175 |
| Highland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,750 | $979 | $3,071 |
| Highland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,875 | $880 | $3,804 |
| Highland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,629 | $1,375 | $2,175 |
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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 The Abbey priced from $990. The Village at Catawba Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,025. Here are the most affordable Highland apartments for rent in Hickory, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| The Abbey | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $990 |
| The Village at Catawba Ridge | Studio Standard-Call For Availability | Studio,1BA | $1,025 |
| Apartments on 20th | Waterside 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Waterside | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| 29 North | Hickory | 1BR,1BA | $1,285 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highland, NC
As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Highland area is the $1.33 price per square foot B1 Two Bedroom / Two and a Half Bath Townhome w... Model at Landon Green Artisan Cottages in the in the Viewmont neighborhood starting from $1,955. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Landon Green Artisan Cottages | B1 Two Bedroom / Two and a Half Bath Townhome w... | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.33 |
| Cedar Rock | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.18 |
| Modern Duplex Unit for Rent - Modern Living at Its Best! | The Retreat - Plan 2 | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.30 |
| Laurel Forest | The Maplewood | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.16 |
| Catawba Place | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
| The Gates at Highland apartment homes | The Fleetwood | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
| Tapestry Homes | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.38 |
| Highland Commons | 3 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Partially Remodeled | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.31 |
| Hickory East | 2 bedroom B | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.27 |
| The Abbey | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
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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 $1,410.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Highland?
The cheapest apartment in Highland is The Abbey which is listed at $990, while the average apartment in Highland costs $1,600.
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 4 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 $364 which is $1,236 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Highland.
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