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3220 Sutton Ln

829 10th Ave NE

962 7th St NE

39 17th St SE
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331 9th Avenue Dr NE

712 F Ave SE

1827 1st Ave NW

210 Main Ave E
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5407 Gunpowder Dr

642 W 13th St

640 W 13th St

326 10th Avenue Pl NE

2327 15th St NE

1053 3rd St SE
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Hickory, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Hickory?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Hickory 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,124 | $825 | $1,425 |
Hickory 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,843 | $1,200 | $3,500 |
Hickory 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,555 | $2,180 | $3,500 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Hickory, NC
Pricing Updated: 07/25/2025Current apartment rentals in the Hickory, NC area range in price from $929 to $3,407 with an overall median price of $1,732. The three Hickory neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Downtown Hickory at $929, Green Park at $929, and Oakwood Hillcrest at $929. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Hickory Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Downtown Hickory | $1,487 | $929 | 7 |
Green Park | $1,499 | $929 | 5 |
Oakwood Hillcrest | $1,599 | $929 | 23 |
Claremont | $1,667 | $929 | 55 |
Forest Hills | $1,735 | $929 | 24 |
Highland | $1,735 | $929 | 61 |
Lakeland | $1,735 | $929 | 21 |
Viewmont | $1,735 | $929 | 54 |
Outer City Of Hickory | $1,800 | $929 | 110 |
West Hickory Westmont | $1,850 | $990 | 5 |
Cheapest Available Hickory Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Hickory, NC is a 2 Beds unit found at Viewmont Square in the Lakeland neighborhood priced from $628. Creekside Apartments in the Lakeland neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $947. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hickory apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Viewmont Square | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $628 |
Creekside Apartments | The Reed | 1BR,1BA | $947 |
The Village at Catawba Ridge | Studio Standard-Call For Availability | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
Oakwood Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Hickory East | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hickory, NC
As of July 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hickory 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 Lakeland neighborhood starting from $1,955. The second greatest value Hickory 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 Hickory 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 |
Redwood Hickory | Meadowood | 2BR,2BA | $1.39 |
Laurel Forest | The Maplewood | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.16 |
Catawba Place | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
Apartments on 20th | Catawba Place 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
Hickory East | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.17 |
Landings & Villas of Hickory | 2X2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.28 |
Huntington Park Apartments | TWO BEDROOM GARDEN II | 2BR,2BA | $1.28 |
Viewmont Square | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.68 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hickory
What type of rentals are currently available in Hickory?
There are currently 139 Apartments for Rent in Hickory, NC with pricing that ranges from $929 to $3,407. There are also 54 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Hickory ranging from $390 to $3,500.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Hickory?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Hickory ranges from $390 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,415.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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