Hickory Trace Village Apartments
1250 5th St NE,
Hickory, NC 28601
$929 - $1,349
1-3 Beds
Hickory
Hickory, NC
Area Guide
A tradition of innovation and craftsmanship.
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Nature
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Sitting right along I-40, Hickory gives residents a distinctive small-town experience while still convenient to the urban center of Charlotte and the stunning natural beauty around Asheville, both of which are roughly an hour away by car.
The city of Hickory prides itself on craftsmanship, and the maker culture runs deep. The city is invested in constant improvement efforts, ranging from citywide beautification projects to the cultivation of the business sector. It’s a great place to rent for folks who love having hands-on involvement in their hometown--living in Hickory puts you at the center of a community that never stops asking itself, “How can we be even better?”
Explore the City
Residents frequent the shops in Downtown Hickory.
There is always a big turn out at local events.
Rivers and forests provide ample space to enjoy nature.
Rent Trends
As of October 2025, the average apartment rent in Hickory, NC is $842 for a studio, $1,168 for one bedroom, $1,369 for two bedrooms, and $1,621 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hickory has increased by 4.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,168/month
744 Sq Ft
House
$1,609/month
1,043 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,471/month
1,072 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Hickory, NC is 6.3% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Hickory is 13.7% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $842 - $1,621. You can expect to pay 2.2% more for groceries, 7.8% less for utilities, and 5.1% less for transportation.
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Transportation
40
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
1
Minimal Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
27
Somewhat Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
Schools
Public
Grades PK-6
479 Students
Public
Grades PK-6
389 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
341 Students
Public
Grades K-6
686 Students
Public
Grades PK-6
589 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
400 Students
Public
Grades 7-8
631 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
480 Students
Catawba Valley Early College High School
Public
Grades 9-12
352 Students
Public
Grades PK & 9-12
1,265 Students
Public
Grades PK & 9-12
1,014 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Catawba Science Center
Commuter Rail
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2025.