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Hickory, NC Local Guide

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

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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Frequently Asked Questions about Hickory

What type of rentals are currently available in Hickory?

There are currently 136 Apartments for Rent in Hickory, NC with pricing that ranges from $740 to $3,122. There are also 33 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Hickory ranging from $390 to $4,400.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Hickory?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Hickory ranges from $390 to $4,400 with an average monthly rent of $1,829.

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