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Apartments for Rent in Hickory NC

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Hickory, NC’s average rent price is $2,114 per month. Compare rent prices and available listings in nearby cities to find better value or more options that fit your budget.

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Hickory, NC Apartments for Rent

Set in the foothills of western North Carolina, Hickory puts lake days, greenways, and walkable downtown living at your fingertips. When you're searching for apartments for rent in Hickory, you'll discover everything from historic homes in Oakwood and Kenworth to newer communities near Lake Hickory and Northwest Hickory. Downtown around Union Square works perfectly for renters who want dining and events right outside their door, while Viewmont along NC-127 delivers everyday shopping and local restaurants. Mountain View on the south side gives you quick I-40 access, the Lenoir-Rhyne University area keeps you close to campus and Frye Regional Medical Center, and Ridgeview puts you near parks and recreation.

I-40 and US-321 run through town, connecting you to Charlotte's job market and making weekend trips to Boone and Asheville totally doable. You'll love the SALT Block—home to the Hickory Museum of Art, Catawba Science Center, and Western Piedmont Symphony—plus Lake Hickory's boat launches and trails and L.P. Frans Stadium for Hickory Crawdads baseball. Union Square brings you locally owned restaurants, breweries, and the seasonal farmers market, while Valley Hills Mall and the Hickory Metro Convention Center corridor handle your big-box shopping and entertainment needs. Popular areas include apartments near Union Square, rentals close to Lenoir-Rhyne University, and homes near Glenn C. Hilton Jr. Memorial Park or Geitner-Rotary Park.

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Hickory, NC Rental Insights

The average rent in Hickory, NC is $1,162 per month. By comparison, renters across the U.S. pay an average of $1,626, which means housing in Hickory, NC is slightly less expensive than much of the country.

Find affordable apartments for rent in Hickory, NC by browsing listings in budget-friendly neighborhoods such as The Estates at Legends, Claremont, and Downtown Hickory. Use filters by price, number of bedrooms, and amenities to narrow your search.

The cost of living in Hickory, NC is 6.3% lower than the national average. Daily expenses like housing, groceries, and transportation generally cost less than in many other U.S. cities.

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