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Apartments under $1,300 for Rent in Hickory, NC

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  1. Building Photo - Hickory Trace Village Apartments
    Good Value
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    1 BED
    $979+
    2 BEDS
    $1,240+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$979 - $1,299
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$979 - $1,299

    Hickory Trace Village Apartments

    1250 5th St NE, Hickory, NC 28601
    (828) 677-3337
  13. Building Photo - The Abbey
    1 BED
    $1,095

    The Abbey

    380 9th Avenue Dr NE, Hickory, NC 28601
  18. Building Photo - 1103 12th Street Plz NE
    2 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS
    $1,100
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,100
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,100

    1103 12th Street Plz NE Unit 1103

    1103 12th Street Plz NE, Hickory, NC 28601
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  19. Building Photo - 1610 18th Ave NE
    2 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS
    $1,300
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,300
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,300

    1610 18th Ave NE

    1610 18th Ave NE, Hickory, NC 28601
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Hickory at a Glance

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$1,194
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Hickory, NC Apartments for Rent

Searching for apartments for rent in Hickory? This western North Carolina city blends furniture craftsmanship heritage with emerging tech opportunities. About 60 miles northwest of Charlotte along Interstate 40, Hickory caught Reader's Digest's attention as one of the best places to live in the U.S. From modern developments in the northwest to established apartment communities near Lenoir-Rhyne University, renters can find affordable options compared to bigger North Carolina cities.

Renting in Hickory means easy access to local spots and the Charlotte region. Downtown's Union Square serves up locally-owned shops and restaurants, while the Oakwood District showcases well-preserved historic buildings. The Viewmont neighborhood puts you near retail centers and dining, with many apartment communities nearby. Lake Hickory opens up boating and fishing adventures, and Interstate 40 makes Charlotte commutes a breeze. Add in the Hickory Museum of Art and Western Piedmont Symphony, and you've got an affordable lifestyle with arts and recreation at your fingertips.

Renting in Hickory

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Education

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Catawba Valley Early College High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
352 Students
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Harry M Arndt Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
631 Students
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Northview Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
480 Students
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Grandview Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
400 Students
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Mountain View Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
686 Students

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