Cheap Apartments for Rent in Hickory, NC from $500 (23 Rentals)

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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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Highland Park
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Park

2110 17th Ave NEHickory, NC 28601
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Viewmont Square
2 Bedroom Apartments

Viewmont Square

1420 4th Street Dr NWHickory, NC 28601
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Quail Ridge Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Quail Ridge Apartments

333 10th Avenue Dr NEHickory, NC 28601
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Catawba Landing
2 Bedroom Apartments

Catawba Landing

2160 17th Ave NEHickory, NC 28601
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Hilltop Apartments
3 Bedroom Apartments

Hilltop Apartments

151 18th StHickory, NC 28601
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Eastside
1 Bedroom Apartments

Eastside

1960 16th St NEHickory, NC 28601

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Bradbury Apartments
3 Bedroom Apartments

Bradbury Apartments

2901 Old Conover Startown RdNewton, NC 28658
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The Fields Conover
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Fields Conover

1011 County Home RdConover, NC 28613

Hickory, NC Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Hickory, NC

Pricing Updated: 05/05/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Hickory, NC area range in price from $775 to $3,159 with an overall median price of $1,871. The three Hickory neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Green Park at $775, Claremont at $900, and Highland at $775. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Hickory Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Green Park$1,758$77552
Claremont$1,800$90068
Highland$1,800$77589
Oakwood Hillcrest$1,800$77555
Viewmont$1,800$77554
West Hickory Westmont$1,800$77525
Downtown Hickory$1,893$77560
Ridgeview$1,893$77558
Kenworth$1,975$77561
Outer City Of Hickory$2,195$775118

Cheapest Available Hickory Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Hickory, NC is a Studio unit found at Oakwood Apartments in the Outer City Of Hickory neighborhood priced from $850. The Village at Catawba Ridge in the Oakwood Hillcrest neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $900. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hickory apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oakwood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$850
The Village at Catawba RidgeStudio Standard-Call For AvailabilityStudio,1BA$900
Eastside1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000
Apartments on 20thEastside 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000
Creekside ApartmentsThe Reed1BR,1BA$1,192

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hickory, NC

As of May 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hickory area is the $0.96 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Cedar Rock in the in the Viewmont neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Hickory apartment is the Meadowood Model at Redwood Hickory starting at $1,849 with a $1.39 price per square foot in the Outer City Of Hickory neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hickory apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cedar Rock2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$0.96
Redwood HickoryMeadowood2BR,2BA$1.39
The Villas at Pebble Creek2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms2BR,2BA$1.09
Landings & Villas of Hickory3X23BR,2BA$1.39
Hickory East2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.17
Hickory Trace Village ApartmentsTwo Bedroom, 1.5 Bath - East2BR,1.5BA$1.27
The LegendsDavis2BR,1BA$1.31
Huntington Park ApartmentsTWO BEDROOM GARDEN2BR,1.5BA$1.50
Eastside1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.48
Apartments on 20thEastside 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.48

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Hickory Overview

If you are looking for a beautiful town to call home, then you may be thinking about living in Hickory, North Carolina. This is a city that is located not too far away from Charlotte, North Carolina. It is also located relatively close to the mountains. If you are looking for apartments in Hickory, North Carolina, you may have realized that the cost of living is relatively low. At the same time, you also need to think carefully about which Hickory apartments are going to work best for you. What do you need to know about living in Hickory, North Carolina? Take a look at some important points below, and remember to reach out to a professional who can help you find the best apartments to meet your needs.á

Why live in Hickory, NC?

There are a number of reasons why people decide to live in Hickory, North Carolina. First, traffic is relatively light in the local area. A lot of people who live in Hickory used to live in Charlotte. As the traffic gets heavier in Charlotte, more and more people are moving to Hickory, North Carolina. Second, the cost of living is also very low. Money tends to go a long way in Hickory, North Carolina. Finally, there are also lots of great job opportunities. Regardless of whether someone is working in technology, Finance, or Healthcare, there are job opportunities available in Hickory, North Carolina.á

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Getting Around Hickory, NC

Walk Score®

40 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

27 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hickory Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Hickory?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Hickory is at Oakwood Apartments listed at $850.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hickory Apartment is $1,000 at Eastside.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Hickory is starting from $1,200 at Hickory East.

What is the most affordable Hickory Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Hickory Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Landings & Villas of Hickory and starts from $1,500.

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