Note: Properties with the Total Monthly Price badge include all required fees. Tap the badge for more details.
-

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Deals & Discount Filters
All Filters

Deals & Discounts

Price Range

–

Beds & Baths

Beds

Baths

Home Type

Pet Policy

Interior & Community Amenities

Speciality Housing

Keyword Search

Apartments under $1,600 for Rent in Hickory, NC

243 Rentals
.
  2. Building Photo - Hickory Trace Village Apartments
    Good Value
    |
    1 BED
    $979+
    2 BEDS
    $1,240+
    3 BEDS
    $1,440+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$979 - $1,539
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$979 - $1,539

    Hickory Trace Village Apartments

    1250 5th St NE, Hickory, NC 28601
    (828) 677-3337
  18. Building Photo - The Abbey
    1 BED
    $990

    The Abbey

    380 9th Avenue Dr NE, Hickory, NC 28601
  29. Building Photo - 802 Spencer Rd NE
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,150
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,150
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,150

    802 Spencer Rd NE

    802 Spencer Rd NE, Conover, NC 28613
Showing 42 of 58 results, Page 1 of 2

Hickory at a Glance

Average Rent

$1,167
(All bedrooms and property types)
Learn more about
Average Rent in Hickory
4

School Rating

out of 10 Rating
Learn more about
Schools in Hickory

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

Average Rental Rates and Apartment Sizes

Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Hickory

(For 1 bedroom apartments)

Education

GreatSchools Rating
Catawba Valley Early College High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
352 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Harry M Arndt Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
631 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Northview Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
480 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Grandview Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
400 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Mountain View Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
686 Students

Data provided by GreatSchools.org 2025 © 2025. All rights reserved.

tooltips


I would like to...
0 out of 400 characters
By clicking above, you agree we may pass along your info so this property or the property’s affiliates can email, call, text, or autodial you to follow up and for any purpose. You also agree to... By clicking above, you agree we may pass along your info so this property or the property’s affiliates can email, call, text, or autodial you to follow up and for any purpose. You also agree to Apartmentfinder.com’s Privacy Statement and Terms of Service. Consent is not a condition for services. Message and data rates may apply. Read More Read Less

Submitting Request

Thank You

Your email has been sent.

Learn about our ratings.