Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highland Neighborhood of Hickory, NC from $500 (37 Rentals)

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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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Catawba Landing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Catawba Landing

2160 17th Ave NEHickory, NC 28601
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Viewmont Pointe
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Viewmont Pointe

420 10th Avenue Dr NEHickory, NC 28601
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386 17th Ave NE
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

386 17th Ave NE

386 17th Ave NEHickory, NC 28601
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Eastside
1 Bedroom Apartments

Eastside

1960 16th St NEHickory, NC 28601

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Waterside
1 Bedroom Apartments

Waterside

1930 20th Avenue Dr NEHickory, NC 28601
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Cedar Rock
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Rock

1941 20th Avenue Dr NEHickory, NC 28601
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Catawba Place
2 Bedroom Apartments

Catawba Place

1910 20th Ave NEHickory, NC 28601
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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 Studio unit found at Viewmont Pointe priced from $700. Quail Ridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Highland apartments for rent in Hickory, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Viewmont Pointe0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$700
Quail Ridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$750
3010 21st Street Ln NE2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$900
Eastside1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000
Apartments on 20thEastside 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000
The Village at Catawba RidgeStudio Standard-Call For AvailabilityStudio,1BA$1,025
Waterside1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100
The Townhomes at Viewmont1x1 Standard- Call For Availability1BR,1BA$1,100
Hawks LandingThe Outlook1BR,1BA$1,249
Landings & Villas of Hickory2X22BR,2BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highland, NC

As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Highland area is the $1.50 price per square foot Aspen C1 Model at Cedar Village Townhomes in the in the Lakeland neighborhood starting from $2,100. 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.
Cedar Village TownhomesAspen C13BR,2.5BA$1.50
Cedar Rock2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.18
Catawba Place2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.23
Hickory East2 bedroom B2BR,1.5BA$1.27
Landings & Villas of Hickory2X22BR,2BA$1.28
Viewmont Pointe2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.22
Waterside1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.47
Apartments on 20thEastside 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.48
Eastside1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.48
Quail Ridge ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.67

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across North Carolina 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 our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 $1,250.

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 $1,539.

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 $177 which is $1,362 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Highland.

Expert Rental Resources

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Written by: Robin Stewart

The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

Written by: Robin Stewart

Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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