The Grove Residences
5234 Newton Creek Dr,
Charlotte, NC 28215
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Area Guide
Hickory Ridge Charlotte, NC
Shaped like a shark's tooth, Hickory Ridge follows E.W.T. Harris Boulevard between Pence Road and Albermarle Road, ending at the narrow Guice Crossing Lane. Hickory Ridge is an attractive neighborhood featuring several lakes, creeks, and streams. Attractive houses perched along tree-lined streets sit next to apartment communities, providing a variety of rentals to choose from. Hickory Ridge is ideally located just eight miles east of Charlotte and six miles south of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. The Waverly Swim & Tennis Club is situated next to Waverly Lake, which the club stocks with fish. The club also features a 25-yard swimming pool with diving boards of varying heights, a wading pool, and a clubhouse. For shopping, Hickory Ridge residents have a variety of options. Albermarle Road is lined with several shops, restaurants, and businesses, and you'll find several bus stops along the strip, as well. E.W.T Harris Boulevard is also a commercial area, home to places like Aggie's Ice Cream & Grill and the popular Deli El Salvador.
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Hickory Ridge is $1,028 for one bedroom, $1,260 for two bedrooms, and $1,618 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hickory Ridge has increased by 3.1% in the past year.
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1 BR
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710 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,028/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,009 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,260/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,422 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,618/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Hickory Ridge - Charlotte, NC is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Hickory Ridge - Charlotte, NC offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 15 Minute Walk
Groceries
70
/ 100
Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
50
/ 100
Limited Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
30
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
40
/ 100
Recreation
Recreation options in Hickory Ridge - Charlotte, NC are limited, so staying active may require more planning.
Moderate Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
40
/ 100
Limited Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
20
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Hickory Ridge - Charlotte, NC from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
10
/ 100
Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
20
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
100
/ 100
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Reviews of Hickory Ridge - Charlotte, NC
Niche Reviews 
6 Reviews
Niche User
10 years and 4 months ago•Niche Review
I see this area has alot of potential. I love the fact that my college is here. Its a small town thats very calm. Im able to stay focused as well as having a small local job that i found in the area not too far from the school to help me out during the year
Niche User
10 years and 4 months ago•Niche Review
We dont have a lot of crime since is a medium to small town. As well as accident rates are low. i feel very comfortable here and safe most of the time
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Evergreen Nature Preserve
- Campbell Creek Greenway
- Mint Hill Veteran's Park
- Reedy Creek Nature Center & Preserve
- University of North Carolina at Charlotte Botanical Gardens
Airports
- Concord-Padgett Regional
- Charlotte/Douglas International
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Methodology
† 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 June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.