Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Hickory Neighborhood of Hickory, NC from $300 (8 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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Quail Ridge Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Quail Ridge Apartments

333 10th Avenue Dr NEHickory, NC 28601
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Hilltop Apartments
3 Bedroom Apartments

Hilltop Apartments

151 18th StHickory, NC 28601
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Downtown Hickory, Hickory, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Hickory Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Hickory area of Hickory, NC is a Studio unit found at The Village at Catawba Ridge priced from $900. Apartments on 20th has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable Downtown Hickory apartments for rent in Hickory, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Village at Catawba RidgeStudio Standard-Call For AvailabilityStudio,1BA$900
Apartments on 20thEastside 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000
Creekside ApartmentsThe Reed1BR,1BA$1,174

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Hickory, NC

As of April 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Hickory area is the $1.96 price per square foot The Ivy Model at Creekside Apartments in the in the Oakwood Hillcrest neighborhood starting from $2,354. The second greatest value Downtown Hickory apartment is the Two Bedroom, 1.5 Bath - East Model at Hickory Trace Village Apartments starting at $1,270 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the Oakwood Hillcrest neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Hickory apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Creekside ApartmentsThe Ivy3BR,2BA$1.96
Hickory Trace Village ApartmentsTwo Bedroom, 1.5 Bath - East2BR,1.5BA$1.27
The LegendsDavis2BR,1BA$1.33
Preston Ridge1A.1 One Bedroom / One Bath The Brewer 2 Corne...1BR,1BA$2.01
Apartments on 20thEastside 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.48
One North CenterThe Depot1BR,1BA$2.22
The Village at Catawba RidgeStudio Upgrade-Call For AvailabilityStudio ,1BA$2.33

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Hickory, Hickory, NC

Ranked #7

Among neighborhoods in Hickory, NC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across North Carolina, including Hickory. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Downtown Hickory Neighborhood in Hickory, NC

Walk Score®

71 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

41 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Hickory Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Hickory?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Hickory is at The Village at Catawba Ridge listed at $900.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Hickory Apartment is $1,000 at Apartments on 20th.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Hickory is starting from $1,210 at Hickory Trace Village Apartments.

What is the most affordable Downtown Hickory Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Hickory Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Legends and starts from $1,605.

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