Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer City Of Hickory Neighborhood of Hickory, NC from $310 (68 Rentals)

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property at 3441 6th Street Dr NW
$800

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Base Rent$800

Total Monthly Price$800
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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3441 6th Street Dr NW

HickoryNC28601
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property at 230 13th Ave Pl NW
$1,250 - $1,400
1 Bedroom Rentals
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230 13th Ave Pl NW

HickoryNC28601

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Viewmont Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Viewmont Square

1420 4th Street Dr NWHickory, NC 28601
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Center Crossing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Center Crossing

105 S Center StHickory, NC 28602
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1017 10th Ave NE
1 Bedroom Apartments

1017 10th Ave NE

1017 10th Ave NEHickory, NC 28601
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Hickory Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hickory Square

1820 20th Avenue Dr NEHickory, NC 28601
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Hilltop Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Hilltop Apartments

151 18th StHickory, NC 28601
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Catawba Landing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Catawba Landing

2160 17th Ave NEHickory, NC 28601
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Viewmont Pointe
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Viewmont Pointe

420 10th Avenue Dr NEHickory, NC 28601

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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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Eastside
1 Bedroom Apartments

Eastside

1960 16th St NEHickory, NC 28601

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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
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Waterside
1 Bedroom Apartments

Waterside

1930 20th Avenue Dr NEHickory, NC 28601
property at 525 12th St SW
$1,150

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Base Rent$1,150

Total Monthly Price$1,150
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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525 12th St SW, Unit 26

525 12th St SW
HickoryNC28602
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Cedar Rock
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Rock

1941 20th Avenue Dr NEHickory, NC 28601
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Outer City Of Hickory, Hickory, NC Local Guide

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 Viewmont Pointe priced from $700. Quail Ridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Outer City Of Hickory apartments for rent in Hickory, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Viewmont Pointe0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$700
Quail Ridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$750
3010 21st Street Ln NE2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$900
The Abbey1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$990
Eastside1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000
Apartments on 20thEastside 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000
The Village at Catawba RidgeStudio Standard-Call For AvailabilityStudio,1BA$1,025
The Townhomes at Viewmont1x1 Standard- Call For Availability1BR,1BA$1,100
Landings & Villas of Hickory2X22BR,2BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer City Of Hickory, NC

As of September 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer City Of 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 Outer City Of Hickory apartment is the Hepburn Model at The Legends starting at $1,519 with a $1.35 price per square foot in the Kenworth neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer City Of Hickory apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cedar Rock2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.18
The LegendsHepburn2BR,2BA$1.35
Waterford PlaceEncarta2BR,2BA$1.33
Hickory East2 bedroom B2BR,1.5BA$1.27
Landings & Villas of Hickory2X22BR,2BA$1.28
Viewmont Pointe2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.22
The Abbey1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.23
112 17th St SW, Unit #4112 17th St SW1BR,1BA$1.00
Eastside1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.48
Apartments on 20thEastside 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.48

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Central Hickory. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer City Of Hickory Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Outer City Of Hickory?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Outer City Of Hickory is at Viewmont Pointe listed at $700.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Outer City Of Hickory Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Outer City Of Hickory Apartment is $850 at Quail Ridge Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Outer City Of Hickory Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Outer City Of Hickory is starting from $900 at 3010 21st Street Ln NE.

What is the most affordable Outer City Of Hickory Three Bedroom Apartment?

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

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