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Highlights

  • Laundry hookups
  • Central heat and ac
  • Utility concierge service
  • Tranquil woodsy setting
  • Additional storage closet
  • Full kitchens

Location

173 Hickory St, Brooksville, FL 34601, USA|North Brooksville

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Contact

Chris Munson

Dennis Property Management

(844) 278-3514 ext. 5839

Property Overview

173 Hickory St offers a tranquil woodsy setting with convenient features such as laundry hookups, central heating and air conditioning, and a utility concierge service. The full kitchens enhance functionality, while the additional storage closet provides extra space for belongings. This combination of amenities makes it a versatile choice for a variety of potential residents seeking comfort and convenience in their living environment.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive
  • Middle school nearby
  • Central heat

Great for

  • Social life

Amenities for 173 Hickory St, North Brooksville

Apartment Amenities

Air ConditioningCentral Heat
Central Heat and AirNo Pets Allowed
Tile

Appliances

RefrigeratorStove/Oven

Building

Onsite Laundry

Grounds

Outdoor SpaceStorage

Services

Concierge ServicePackage Service
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Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Not allowed

No pets allowed.

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About 173 Hickory St

HomeApartments in North BrooksvilleNorth Brooksville 173 Hickory St, Brooksville, FL 34601, USA

Hickory Crest is an attractive community of garden apartments in a tranquil, woodsy setting on the north side of Brooksville. Each apartment is approx. 800 square feet, and includes an additional storage closet. Full kitchens are provided, along with central heat and AC, plus laundry hookups in every apartment. Parking is easy with 2 spaces for each unit. SORRY NO PETS $75 App fee/adult, security deposit equal to one month's rent, $75 tenant annual processing fee per household after acceptance, renters insurance and resident benefits package required which includes HVAC filter delivery, credit building program to help boost your credit score with timely rent payments, $1M identity protection, utility concierge service making utility connection a breeze during your move-in, our best-in-class resident rewards program and much more.


Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How 173 Hickory St, Brooksville, FL 34601, USA compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
Some rentals at this address are cheaper than similar listings nearby
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.3 mile away
Central heat
This address offers a climate controlled environment
Extra Storage
Upgraded in-unit features
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit
Package service
More secure storage for delivery

Considerations

Pet restrictions
Pets aren't allowed at this location.

Address details

NeighborhoodNorth Brooksville
Zip code34601
TypeApartment for rent

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Rent trends in North Brooksville

2-bedroom apartments at 173 Hickory St cost about 7% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in North Brooksville.

Median rents as of Nov 29 2025.
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A table of 2-bedroom apartment rental data trends in North Brooksville
MonthMedian Rent
February 2024$1,095
April 2024$995
May 2024$995
June 2024$995
July 2024$995
August 2024$995
September 2024$995
October 2024$1,020
November 2024$1,070
February 2025$1,038
March 2025$1,095
April 2025$1,095
September 2025$1,095
October 2025$1,106
November 2025$1,046
A table of 2-bedroom apartment rental data trends in North Brooksville
MonthMedian Rent
May 2024$995
June 2024$995
October 2024$995
March 2025$1,095
September 2025$1,095
October 2025$1,095
November 2025$995

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $37,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $925.
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Rent history

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Check out the past listing prices for monthly rent at 173 Hickory St, North Brooksville, FL.
1 year ago$9952 bed1 bath
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Schools near 173 Hickory St

Hernando eSchool

1070 varsity dr

brooksville, FL, 34601

2-12Public
A

Brooksville Elementary School

885 n broad st

brooksville, FL, 34601

PK, K-5Public
B-

Hernando High School

700 bell ave

brooksville, FL, 34601

PK, 6-12Public
B
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Getting around Brooksville near 173 Hickory St

Walking

3/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).

Driving

8/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 173 Hickory St, Brooksville

Groceries

0/10
No grocery stores within walking distance

Shopping

2/10
Few or no shops within walking distance

Cafes

1/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

3/10
Few or no restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

5/10
At least one elementary school within a 30-minute walk

High schools

6/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Nightlife

3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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Walmart Supercenter
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Other units at this address

173 Hickory St Brooksville, FL

Occupied

3

2 Beds

1 Bath

$725

Listed by Brenda Buzby Leasing
Days on market: 2058
Hickory Crest is an attractive community of garden apartments in a tranquil, woodsy setting on the north side of Brooksville. Each home is approx. 800 square feet, and includes an additional storage closet. Full kitchens are provided, along with central heat and AC, plus laundry hookups in every apartment. Trash pickup, gardening and pest control are all included, and HVAC filters are provided & changed every 6 months for optimum efficiency and lower utility bills. Parking is easy with 2 spaces for each unit.

Occupied

13

2 Beds

1 Bath

$750

Listed by Kelly Lamplugh
Days on market: 2114
Very nice 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Upper Level Apartment located in Hickory Crest an attractive community of garden apartments situated in a tranquil, woodsy setting on the North side of Brooksville. Each unit offers a Living Room, Kitchen with a Breakfast Bar, Washer/Dryer Hook Ups and an Outside Storage Room. 2 parking spaces available per unit. Call today to set up a showing! $60 App Fee/Adult, Security Deposit $1,000, $75 Tenant Processing Fee Per Household After Acceptance.

Occupied

17

2 Beds

1 Bath

$750

Listed by Brenda Buzby
Days on market: 2265
Hickory Crest is an attractive community of garden apartments in a tranquil, woodsy setting on the north side of Brooksville. Each home is approx. 800 square feet, and includes an additional storage closet. Full kitchens are provided, along with central heat and AC, plus laundry hookups in every apartment. Trash pickup, gardening and pest control are all included, Parking is easy with 2 spaces for each unit. One SMALL PETS ONLY - NO CATS BEING RENOVATED

Occupied

Apt 17

2 Beds

1 Bath

$750

Listed by Brenda Buzby Leasing
Days on market: 2262
Hickory Crest is an attractive community of garden apartments in a tranquil, woodsy setting on the north side of Brooksville. Each home is approx. 800 square feet, and includes an additional storage closet. Full kitchens are provided, along with central heat and AC, plus laundry hookups in every apartment. Trash pickup, gardening and pest control are all included, Parking is easy with 2 spaces for each unit. One SMALL PETS ONLY - NO CATS BEING RENOVATED

Occupied

12

2 Beds

1 Bath

$750

Listed by Brenda Buzby Leasing
Days on market: 2211
Hickory Crest is an attractive community of garden apartments in a tranquil, woodsy setting on the north side of Brooksville. Each home is approx. 800 square feet, and includes an additional storage closet. Full kitchens are provided, along with central heat and AC, plus laundry hookups in every apartment. Trash pickup, gardening and pest control are all included. Parking is easy with 2 spaces for each unit. $60 App Fee/Adult, $300 Non-Refundable Pet Fee Per Pet, Security Deposit Equal to 1 1/2 Month's Rent, $75 Tenant Processing Fee & $60 Lease Fee Per Household After Acceptance.

Occupied

1

2 Beds

1 Bath

$775

Listed by Leasing Agent
Days on market: 1891
Hickory Crest is an attractive community of garden apartments in a tranquil, woodsy setting on the north side of Brooksville. Each apartment is approx. 800 square feet, and includes an additional storage closet. Full kitchens are provided, along with central heat and AC, plus laundry hookups in every apartment. Parking is easy with 2 spaces for each unit. One SMALL PET ONLY - NO CATS $60 App Fee/Adult, $300 Non Refundable Pet Fee Per Pet, Security Deposit $1000, $75 Tenant Processing Fee Per Household After Acceptance, Mandatory Pest and AC filter monthly fee $29.

Occupied

8

2 Beds

1 Bath

$775

Listed by Kelly Lamplugh
Days on market: 1940
Hickory Crest is an attractive community of garden apartments in a tranquil, woodsy setting on the north side of Brooksville. Each unit is approx. 800 square feet, and includes an additional storage closet. This apartment features 2 bedroom, 1 bath, a full kitchen and is equipped with central heat and AC and inside laundry hook up. Monthly pest control and HVAC filter replacement program is an addtional fee of $29/monthly. $60 App Fee/Adult, $300 Non-Refundable Pet Fee Per Pet (small dogs will be considered), $1,000Security Deposit, $75 Tenant Processing Fee Per Household After Acceptance.

Occupied

Apt 12

2 Beds

1 Bath

$804

Listed by Chris Munson
Days on market: 1732
Hickory Crest is an attractive community of garden apartments in a tranquil, woodsy setting on the north side of Brooksville. Each home is approx. 800 square feet, and includes an additional storage closet. Full kitchens are provided, along with central heat and AC, plus laundry hookups in every apartment. Trash pickup, gardening and pest control are all included. Parking is easy with 2 spaces for each unit. $60 App Fee/Adult, $300 Non-Refundable Pet Fee Per Pet, Security Deposit Equal to 1 1/2 Month's Rent, $75 Tenant Processing Fee & $60 Lease Fee Per Household After Acceptance.

Occupied

Apt 14

2 Beds

1 Bath

$804

Listed by Chris Munson
Days on market: 1710
Hickory Crest is an attractive community of garden apartments in a tranquil, woodsy setting on the north side of Brooksville. Each home is approx. 800 square feet, and includes an additional storage closet. Full kitchens are provided, along with central heat and AC, plus laundry hookups in every apartment. Trash pickup, gardening and pest control are all included, and HVAC filters are provided & changed every 6 months for optimum efficiency and lower utility bills. Parking is easy with 2 spaces for each unit. NO CATS ACCEPTED. Small dog under 20# considered. $60 App Fee/Adult, $300 Non-Refundable Pet Fee Per Pet, Security Deposit Equal to One Month's Rent, $75 Tenant Processing Fee Per Household After Acceptance.

Occupied

9

2 Beds

1 Bath

$850

Listed by Kelly Lamplugh
Days on market: 1809
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Occupied

Apt 9

2 Beds

1 Bath

$850

Listed by Kelly Lamplugh
Days on market: 1807
FRESHLY REMODELED!!! 2 BED 1 BATH FIRST FLOOR APARTMENT FOR RENT!!!! Hickory Crest is an attractive community of garden apartments in a tranquil, woodsy setting on the north side of Brooksville. Each home is approx. 800 square feet, and includes an additional storage closet. Enjoy a brand new kitchen, freshly painted apartment with central heat and AC, plus laundry hookups in the apartment. $60 App Fee Per Adult, $75 Teant Processing Fee Per Household After Acceptance, Security Deposit $1,000, Mandatory $29 Fee Monthly Pest Control and AC Filter Service.

Occupied

Apt 13

2 Beds

1 Bath

$850

Listed by Chris Munson
Days on market: 1620
Very nice 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Upper Level Apartment located in Hickory Crest an attractive community of garden apartments situated in a tranquil, woodsy setting on the North side of Brooksville. Each unit offers a Living Room, Kitchen with a Breakfast Bar, Washer/Dryer Hook Ups and an Outside Storage Room. 2 parking spaces available per unit. Call today to set up a showing! $60 App Fee/Adult, $300 Non-Refundable Pet Fee Per Pet, $1000 Security Deposit, $75 Tenant Processing Fee Per Household After Acceptance. NO CATS PLEASE. SMALL DOG CONSIDERED.

Occupied

Apt 3

2 Beds

1 Bath

$850

Listed by Chris Munson
Days on market: 1627
Hickory Crest is an attractive community of garden apartments in a tranquil, woodsy setting on the north side of Brooksville. Each home is approx. 800 square feet, and includes an additional storage closet. Full kitchens are provided, along with central heat and AC, plus laundry hookups in every apartment. Trash pickup, gardening and pest control are all included, and HVAC filters are provided & changed every 6 months for optimum efficiency and lower utility bills. Parking is easy with 2 spaces for each unit. $60 App Fee/Adult, $300 Non-Refundable Pet Fee Per Pet, Security Deposit Equal to One Month's Rent, $75 Tenant Processing Fee Per Household After Acceptance.

Occupied

Apt 11

2 Beds

1 Bath

$900

Listed by Chris Munson
Days on market: 1566
Hickory Crest is an attractive community of garden apartments in a tranquil, woodsy setting on the north side of Brooksville. Each home is approx. 800 square feet, and includes an additional storage closet. Full kitchens are provided, along with central heat and AC, plus laundry hookups in every apartment. Trash pickup included. Parking is easy with 2 spaces for each unit. SORRY NO CATS. $60 App Fee/Adult, $300 Non-Refundable Pet Fee Per Pet, Security Deposit Equal to One Month's Rent, $75 Tenant Processing Fee Per Household After Acceptance.

Occupied

Apt 2

2 Beds

1 Bath

$995

Listed by Chris Munson
Days on market: 819
Hickory Crest is an attractive community of garden apartments in a tranquil, woodsy setting on the north side of Brooksville. Each home is approx. 800 square feet, and includes an additional storage closet. Full kitchens are provided, along with central heat and AC, plus laundry hookups in every apartment. Trash pickup, gardening and pest control are all included, and HVAC filters are provided & changed every 6 months for optimum efficiency and lower utility bills. Parking is easy with 2 spaces for each unit. SORRY NO PETS. $75 App Fee/Adult, Security Deposit Equal to One Month's Rent, $75 Tenant Annual Processing Fee Per Household After Acceptance, $15.50 Renters Insurance Required. $39.95 Residents must enroll in the Resident Benefits Package which includes HVAC filter delivery, Credit Building to help boost your credit score with timely rent payments, $!M Identity Protection, Utility Concierge Service making your utility connection a breeze during your move-in, our best-in-class resident rewards program and much more!

Occupied

Apt 8

2 Beds

1 Bath

$995

Listed by Chris Munson
Days on market: 1413
Hickory Crest is an attractive community of garden apartments in a tranquil, woodsy setting on the north side of Brooksville. Each unit is approx. 800 square feet, and includes an additional storage closet. This apartment features 2 bedroom, 1 bath, a full kitchen and is equipped with central heat and AC and inside laundry hook up. Monthly pest control and HVAC filter replacement program is an addtional fee of $29/monthly. $60 App Fee/Adult, $300 Non-Refundable Pet Fee Per Pet (small dogs will be considered), $1,000Security Deposit, $75 Tenant Processing Fee Per Household After Acceptance. $39.95 Resident Benefit Package is mandatory.

Occupied

Apt 6

2 Beds

1 Bath

$995

Listed by Chris Munson
Days on market: 576
Hickory Crest is an attractive community of garden apartments in a tranquil, woodsy setting on the north side of Brooksville. Each unit is approx. 800 square feet, and includes an additional storage closet. This apartment features 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, a full kitchen and is equipped with central heat and AC and inside laundry hook up. $75 App Fee/Adult, Security Deposit Equal to One Months Rent, $75 Tenant Annual Processing Fee Per Household After Acceptance, $39.95 Resident Benefits Package is mandatory, which includes HVAC filter delivery, Credit Building to help boost your credit score with timely rent payments, $1M Identity Protection, Utility Concierge Service making utility connection a breeze during your move-in, our best-in-class resident rewards program and much more! Renters Insurance Required SORRY NO PETS.

Occupied

Apt 4

2 Beds

1 Bath

$995

Listed by Chris Munson
Days on market: 1198
Hickory Crest is an attractive community of garden apartments in a tranquil, woodsy setting on the north side of Brooksville. Each home is approx. 800 square feet, and includes an additional storage closet. Full kitchens are provided, along with central heat and AC, plus laundry hookups in every apartment. Parking is easy with 2 spaces for each unit. ONE SMALL DOG CONSIDERED NO CATS. $60 App Fee/Adult, Security Deposit Equal to One Month's Rent, $300 non refundable pet fee per pet, $75 Tenant Processing Fee Per Household After Acceptance. All Dennis Property Management residents may be enrolled in the Resident Benefits Package (RBP)which includes HVAC filter delivery (for applicable properties), Credit Building to help boost your credit score with timely rent payments, $1M Identity Protection, Utility Concierge Service making utility connection a breeze during your move-in, our best-in-class resident rewards program and much more for $39.95 per month.

Occupied

Apt 1

2 Beds

1 Bath

$995

Listed by Chris Munson
Days on market: 448
Hickory Crest is an attractive community of garden apartments in a tranquil, woodsy setting on the north side of Brooksville. Each apartment is approx. 800 square feet, and includes an additional storage closet. Full kitchens are provided, along with central heat and AC, plus laundry hookups in every apartment. Parking is easy with 2 spaces for each unit. SORRY NO PETS $75 App Fee/Adult, Security Deposit Equal to One Month's Rent, $75 Tenant Annual Processing Fee Per Household After Acceptance, Renters insurance and resident benefits package required.

Occupied

Apt 18

2 Beds

1 Bath

$995

Listed by Chris Munson
Days on market: 595
Hickory Crest is an attractive community of garden apartments in a tranquil, woodsy setting on the north side of Brooksville. Each home is approx. 800 square feet, and includes an additional storage closet. SORRY NO PETS. Full kitchens are provided, along with central heat and AC, plus laundry hookups in every apartment. Trash pickup, gardening and pest control are all included Parking is 2 spaces for each unit. $75 App Fee/Adult, Security Deposit Equal to One Month's Rent, $75 Tenant Annual Processing Fee After Acceptance, Renters Insurance Required. Residents must enroll in the Resident Benefits Package.

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