Cheap Apartments for Rent in Hickory, NC from $300 (19 Rentals)

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Viewmont Square
2 Bedroom Apartments

Viewmont Square

1420 4th Street Dr NWHickory, NC 28601
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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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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

Hickory, NC Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Hickory, NC

Pricing Updated: 04/25/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Hickory, NC area range in price from $740 to $3,122 with an overall median price of $1,779. The three Hickory neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are West Hickory Westmont at $775, Green Park at $775, and Oakwood Hillcrest 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
West Hickory Westmont$1,525$77520
Green Park$1,600$77544
Oakwood Hillcrest$1,605$77548
Highland$1,652$77567
Viewmont$1,652$77546
Outer City Of Hickory$1,790$74094
Downtown Hickory$1,871$77559
Ridgeview$1,990$77559
Claremont$2,035$90065
Kenworth$2,072$77562

Cheapest Available Hickory Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Hickory, NC is a Studio unit found at The Village at Catawba Ridge in the Oakwood Hillcrest neighborhood priced from $900. Eastside in the Viewmont neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hickory apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Village at Catawba RidgeStudio Standard-Call For AvailabilityStudio,1BA$900
Eastside1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000
Apartments on 20thEastside 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000
Hickory East1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,050
Huntington Park ApartmentsTWO BEDROOM TOWNHOME2BR,1BA$1,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hickory, NC

As of April 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hickory area is the $1.20 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Cedar Rock in the in the Viewmont neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Hickory apartment is the B1 Two Bedroom / Two and a Half Bath Townhome w... Model at Landon Green Artisan Cottages starting at $1,955 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Oakwood Hillcrest 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 Rock3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.20
Landon Green Artisan CottagesB1 Two Bedroom / Two and a Half Bath Townhome w...2BR,2.5BA$1.33
Redwood HickoryMeadowood2BR,2BA$1.39
The Villas at Pebble Creek2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms2BR,2BA$1.09
Landings & Villas of Hickory3X23BR,2BA$1.39
Hickory East1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.02
Hickory Trace Village ApartmentsTwo Bedroom, 1.5 Bath - East2BR,1.5BA$1.27
The LegendsDavis2BR,1BA$1.33
Apartments on 20thEastside 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.48
Eastside1 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 a cheap apartment in Hickory?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Hickory is under $1,298.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hickory?

The cheapest apartment in Hickory is Eastside which is listed at $1,000, while the average apartment in Hickory costs $1,779.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in 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 12 regular apartments in 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 Hickory?

Cheap apartments in Hickory have an average cost of $181 which is $1,598 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hickory.

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