Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lakeland Neighborhood of Hickory, NC from $700 (9 Rentals)

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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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Waterford Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Waterford Place

4000 N Center StHickory, NC 28601
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Cheapest Available Lakeland Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lakeland area of Hickory, NC is a Studio unit found at Quail Ridge Apartments priced from $750. 386 17th Ave NE has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Lakeland apartments for rent in Hickory, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Quail Ridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$750
386 17th Ave NE2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$950
The Townhomes at Viewmont1x1 Standard- Call For Availability1BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lakeland, NC

As of August 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lakeland 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 Lakeland apartment is the Encarta Model at Waterford Place starting at $1,400 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Lakeland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lakeland apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cedar Village TownhomesAspen C13BR,2.5BA$1.50
Waterford PlaceEncarta2BR,2BA$1.33
BellaAge HickoryThe Oxford Plus1BR,1BA$2.66
One North CenterThe Square1BR,1BA$1.84
Hawks LandingThe Outlook1BR,1BA$1.71
29 NorthHickory1BR,1BA$1.88
386 17th Ave NE2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.36
Quail Ridge ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.67
The Townhomes at Viewmont1x1 Upgraded- Call For Availability1BR,1BA$3.71

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Lakeland, Hickory, NC

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lakeland Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Lakeland Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lakeland Apartment is $850 at Quail Ridge Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Lakeland Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Lakeland is starting from $950 at 386 17th Ave NE.

What is the most affordable Lakeland Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Lakeland Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Townhomes at Viewmont and starts from $1,550.

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