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property at 1235 15th Ave NW
$1,100

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1235 15th Ave NW

HickoryNC28601
property at 525 12th St SW
$1,150

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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525 12th St SW, Unit 26

525 12th St SW
HickoryNC28602

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Hickory, NC

Pricing Updated: 09/09/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Hickory, NC area range in price from $750 to $3,804 with an overall median price of $1,711. The three Hickory neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Viewmont at $1,536, Claremont at $1,539, and Highland at $1,550. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Hickory Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Viewmont$1,536$750101
Claremont$1,539$75095
Highland$1,550$75099
Outer City Of Hickory$1,616$750118
Downtown Hickory$1,639$75067
Kenworth$1,644$75077
Oakwood Hillcrest$1,675$75078
Ridgeview$1,719$75074
Forest Hills$1,720$75063
Lakeland$1,770$75070

Cheapest Available Hickory Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Hickory, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Center Crossing in the Oakwood Hillcrest neighborhood priced from $406. Viewmont Pointe in the Oakwood Hillcrest neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hickory apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Center Crossing1 Bdrm1BR,1BA$406
Viewmont Pointe0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$700
Quail Ridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$750
3010 21st Street Ln NE2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$900
The Abbey1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$990

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hickory, NC

As of September 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hickory 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 Hickory apartment is the Meadowood Model at Redwood Hickory starting at $1,949 with a $1.47 price per square foot in the Outer City Of Hickory neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hickory apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cedar Rock2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.18
Redwood HickoryMeadowood2BR,2BA$1.47
The LegendsHepburn2BR,2BA$1.34
Waterford PlaceEncarta2BR,2BA$1.33
Hickory East2 bedroom B2BR,1.5BA$1.27
Landings & Villas of Hickory2X22BR,2BA$1.28
Huntington Park ApartmentsTWO BEDROOM GARDEN2BR,1.5BA$1.26
Viewmont Pointe2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.22
The Abbey1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.23
Center Crossing1 Bdrm1BR,1BA$0.62

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hickory

What type of rentals are currently available in Hickory?

There are currently 142 Apartments for Rent in Hickory, NC with pricing that ranges from $750 to $3,804. There are also 57 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Hickory ranging from $800 to $6,000.

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 $800 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,793.

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