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How much does it cost to rent a home in Hickory?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,222 | $850 | $1,750 |
| Hickory 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,735 | $1,350 | $2,200 |
| Hickory 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,548 | $2,245 | $2,950 |
| Hickory 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $7,000 | $6,000 | $8,000 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Hickory, NC
Pricing Updated: 05/23/2026Current apartment rentals in the Hickory, NC area range in price from $650 to $3,804 with an overall median price of $2,090. The three Hickory neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Claremont at $650, Highland at $650, and Viewmont at $650. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claremont | $1,600 | $650 | 95 |
| Highland | $1,600 | $650 | 96 |
| Viewmont | $1,600 | $650 | 98 |
| Outer City Of Hickory | $1,700 | $650 | 127 |
| Kenworth | $1,743 | $650 | 63 |
| Forest Hills | $2,138 | $650 | 62 |
| Lakeland | $2,138 | $650 | 62 |
| Ridgeview | $2,138 | $650 | 61 |
| Oakwood Hillcrest | $2,148 | $650 | 60 |
| Downtown Hickory | $2,158 | $650 | 59 |
Cheapest Available Hickory Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in Hickory, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Eastside in the Viewmont neighborhood priced from $1,000. Apartments on 20th in the Viewmont neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hickory apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastside | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Apartments on 20th | Eastside 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| The Village at Catawba Ridge | Studio Standard-Call For Availability | Studio,1BA | $1,025 |
| Landings & Villas of Hickory | 2X2 - Low Income | 2BR,2BA | $1,063 |
| The Abbey | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hickory, NC
As of May 23, 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 The Caddie Model at Wellington Place starting at $1,430 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the Lakeland 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 | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.18 |
| Wellington Place | The Caddie | 3BR,2BA | $1.10 |
| Modern Duplex Unit for Rent - Modern Living at Its Best! | The Retreat - Plan 2 | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.28 |
| Redwood Hickory | Forestwood | 2BR,2BA | $1.33 |
| The Villas at Pebble Creek | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms | 2BR,2BA | $1.15 |
| Laurel Forest | The Oakwood | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
| Landings & Villas of Hickory | 3X2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.39 |
| The Gates at Highland apartment homes | The Fleetwood | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
| Hickory East | 2 bedroom B | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.27 |
| The Abbey | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
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Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Hickory ranges from $850 to $8,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,558.
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