
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer City Of Hickory Neighborhood of Hickory, NC from $400 (28 Rentals)
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Hickory Trace Village Apartments

Huntington Park Apartments

The Village at Catawba Ridge

Apartments on 20th

426 2nd Ave SE

The Abbey
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1426 14th St Dr NE

Waterford Place Apartments

Argyle Place

Viewmont Pointe

The Legends

Catawba Landing

1017 10th Ave NE
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Silver Springs Terrace

607 11th Street Pl SW
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Waterside at Catawba Ridge

Waterside

Cedar Rock

Oakwood Apartments

Bradbury Apartments

The Fields Conover
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Outer City Of Hickory, Hickory, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Outer City Of Hickory?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer City Of Hickory Studio Apartments | $980 | $850 | $1,150 |
| Outer City Of Hickory 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,715 | $800 | $3,071 |
| Outer City Of Hickory 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,983 | $1,000 | $3,804 |
| Outer City Of Hickory 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,723 | $1,199 | $2,175 |
| Outer City Of Hickory 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,500 | $1,500 | $1,500 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 28 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Outer City Of Hickory Neighborhood of Hickory, NC.
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Cheapest Available Outer City Of Hickory Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer City Of Hickory area of Hickory, NC is a Studio unit found at Oakwood Apartments priced from $850. Hickory Trace Village Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $979. Here are the most affordable Outer City Of Hickory apartments for rent in Hickory, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| Hickory Trace Village Apartments | Efficiency Terrace - East | 1BR,1BA | $979 |
| The Village at Catawba Ridge | Studio Standard-Call For Availability | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| Eastside | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Apartments on 20th | Eastside 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Waterside | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Viewmont Pointe | The Madison | 2BR,2BA | $1,150 |
| The Abbey | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,160 |
| The Legends | Eastwood | 1BR,1BA | $1,190 |
| Huntington Park Apartments | THREE BEDROOM GARDEN | 3BR,2BA | $1,199 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer City Of Hickory, NC
As of January 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer City Of Hickory area is the $1.00 price per square foot The Haven - Inside Unit Model at Legacy Homes Townhomes in the in the Outer City Of Hickory neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Outer City Of Hickory apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Cedar Rock starting at $1,650 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the Viewmont neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer City Of Hickory apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy Homes Townhomes | The Haven - Inside Unit | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.00 |
| Cedar Rock | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.18 |
| 741 1st Ave SW, Unit 1 | 741 1st Ave SW | 4BR,2BA | $1.07 |
| STANFORD PLACE | 2BR/2.5BA | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.31 |
| The Villas at Pebble Creek | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms | 2BR,2BA | $1.15 |
| Creekside Apartments | The Ivy | 3BR,2BA | $1.27 |
| Huntington Park Apartments | THREE BEDROOM GARDEN | 3BR,2BA | $1.09 |
| Hickory East | 2 bedroom B | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.27 |
| The Abbey | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Viewmont Pointe | The Madison | 2BR,2BA | $1.17 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer City Of Hickory Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Outer City Of Hickory?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Outer City Of Hickory is under $1,199.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer City Of Hickory?
The cheapest apartment in Outer City Of Hickory is Hickory Trace Village Apartments which is listed at $979, while the average apartment in Outer City Of Hickory costs $1,719.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outer City Of Hickory?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 2 regular apartments in Outer City Of Hickory that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Outer City Of Hickory?
Cheap apartments in Outer City Of Hickory have an average cost of $151 which is $1,568 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer City Of Hickory.
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