Apartments for Rent in the Oakwood Hillcrest Neighborhood of Hickory, NC (88 Rentals)

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property at 1235 15th Ave NW
$1,100

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Base Rent$1,100

Total Monthly Price$1,100
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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1235 15th Ave NW

HickoryNC28601
property at 2035 2nd St NW
$3,400

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Base Rent$3,400

Total Monthly Price$3,400
4 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent
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2035 2nd St NW

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1088 2nd Ave NW
Studio Apartments

1088 2nd Ave NW

1088 2nd Ave NWHickory, NC 28601

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1090 7th Ave NW
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1090 7th Ave NW

1090 7th Ave NWHickory, NC 28601
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425 8th St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

425 8th St

425 8th StHickory, NC 28602
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Albion House
Studio Apartments

Albion House

162 12th Ave NWHickory, NC 28601
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One Eleven Main
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

One Eleven Main

111 Main Ave NEHickory, NC 28601
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456 2nd St Pl SW
1 Bedroom Apartments

456 2nd St Pl SW

456 2nd St Pl SWHickory, NC 28602
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414 11th St SW
1 Bedroom Apartments

414 11th St SW

414 11th St SWHickory, NC 28602

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830 7th Ave SW
Studio Apartments

830 7th Ave SW

830 7th Ave SWHickory, NC 28602
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Sunny Valley
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sunny Valley

98 3rd Ave SEHickory, NC 28602
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430 7th Ave SW
2 Bedroom Apartments

430 7th Ave SW

430 7th Ave SWHickory, NC 28602
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233 14th St SW
1 Bedroom Apartments

233 14th St SW

233 14th St SWHickory, NC 28602
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707 NE 4th Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

707 NE 4th Ave

707 NE 4th AveHickory, NC 28602
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Lutherhaus
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lutherhaus

720 7th Ave NEHickory, NC 28601
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Oakwood Hillcrest, Hickory, NC Local Guide

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Oakwood Hillcrest, Hickory, NC

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Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

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Frequently Asked Questions about Oakwood Hillcrest

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Oakwood Hillcrest area of Hickory, NC?

As of today, September 29, 2026, there are currently 88 available Oakwood Hillcrest apartments priced from $750 to $3,804, with an average monthly rent of $1,974.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Oakwood Hillcrest Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Oakwood Hillcrest ranges from $850 to $3,071 with an average monthly rent of $1,859.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Oakwood Hillcrest cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Oakwood Hillcrest range from $985 to $3,804. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,217.

How expensive are Oakwood Hillcrest Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 21 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Oakwood Hillcrest on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,375 to $2,150 - averaging $1,835 for the location.

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