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3228 Sutton Ln

3220 Sutton Ln
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8364 Cedar St

708 F Ave SE

1827 1st Ave NW

1335 12th St Dr NW

5110 Ponderosa Dr

986 8th Ave NW
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1335 14th St Dr NE

326 10th Avenue Pl NE

1051 3rd St SE
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 | $1,248 | $800 | $1,850 |
Hickory 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,989 | $1,475 | $3,500 |
Hickory 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,033 | $1,750 | $2,295 |
Hickory 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,675 | $2,950 | $4,400 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Hickory, NC
Pricing Updated: 06/10/2025Current apartment rentals in the Hickory, NC area range in price from $775 to $3,344 with an overall median price of $1,855. The three Hickory neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Highland at $775, Viewmont at $775, and Oakwood Hillcrest at $775. 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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Highland | $1,735 | $775 | 101 |
Viewmont | $1,735 | $775 | 78 |
Oakwood Hillcrest | $1,787 | $775 | 68 |
Claremont | $1,799 | $929 | 79 |
Green Park | $1,799 | $775 | 66 |
West Hickory Westmont | $1,799 | $775 | 11 |
Downtown Hickory | $1,800 | $775 | 68 |
Kenworth | $1,887 | $775 | 78 |
Ridgeview | $1,975 | $775 | 69 |
Outer City Of Hickory | $2,235 | $775 | 145 |
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 Oakwood Hillcrest neighborhood priced from $628. Oakwood Apartments in the Outer City Of Hickory neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. 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 |
Oakwood Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $850 |
The Village at Catawba Ridge | Studio Standard-Call For Availability | Studio,1BA | $975 |
Creekside Apartments | The Reed | 1BR,1BA | $1,134 |
Huntington Park Apartments | TWO BEDROOM GARDEN | 2BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hickory, NC
As of June 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hickory area is the $1.20 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Cedar Rock in the in the Viewmont neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Hickory apartment is the Meadowood Model at Redwood Hickory starting at $1,849 with a $1.39 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Cedar Rock | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.20 |
Redwood Hickory | Meadowood | 2BR,2BA | $1.39 |
The Estates | C-5 - 3 Bedroom / 2 Bath - Estates III | 3BR,2BA | $1.51 |
The Villas at Pebble Creek | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms | 2BR,2BA | $1.09 |
Catawba Place | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
Apartments on 20th | Catawba Place 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
Landings & Villas of Hickory | 3X2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.39 |
Hickory East | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.17 |
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 $775 to $3,344. There are also 50 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Hickory ranging from $390 to $4,400.
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 $4,400 with an average monthly rent of $1,750.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Hickory?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Hickory range from $1,350 to $3,122, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,475 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,275.
Expert Rental Resources
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