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Hickory, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Hickory, NC

Pricing Updated: 04/03/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Hickory, NC area range in price from $740 to $2,942 with an overall median price of $1,744. The three Hickory neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Green Park at $775, Oakwood Hillcrest at $775, and Claremont at $900. 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$1,722$77560
Oakwood Hillcrest$1,722$77567
Claremont$1,750$90083
Downtown Hickory$1,750$77577
Highland$1,750$775114
Kenworth$1,750$77577
Outer City Of Hickory$1,750$740147
Ridgeview$1,750$77573
Viewmont$1,750$77562
West Hickory Westmont$1,750$77529

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
Creekside ApartmentsThe Reed1BR,1BA$1,103

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hickory, NC

As of April 04, 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 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms Model at The Villas at Pebble Creek starting at $1,310 with a $1.09 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
The Villas at Pebble Creek2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms2BR,2BA$1.09
Apartments on 20thCatawba Place 2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.23
Catawba Place2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.23
Landings & Villas of Hickory3X23BR,2BA$1.39
Hickory East2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.17
Huntington Park ApartmentsTWO BEDROOM TOWNHOME2BR,1.5BA$1.20
312 2nd Ave NW, Unit #2312 2nd Ave NW1BR,1BA$0.90
Hickory Trace Village ApartmentsTwo Bedroom - West2BR,2BA$1.38
438 3rd Ave SW, Unit A438 3rd Ave SW1BR,1BA$1.45

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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 $2,942. There are also 39 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Hickory ranging from $390 to $3,950.

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 $3,950 with an average monthly rent of $1,508.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

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