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Highlights
- Ceiling fans
- White appliances
- Quiet natural setting
- In-unit laundry hookups
- Peaceful rural setting
Location
2968 Old Shelby Rd, Hickory, NC 28602, USA
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Contact
Prime Properties Group, LLC
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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 2968 Old Shelby Rd
Step into comfortable country living with this inviting 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom ground‑floor apartment, available now in a peaceful rural setting. This home offers excellent natural lighting throughout, creating a bright and welcoming atmosphere from the moment you walk in. Enjoy the convenience of in‑unit laundry hookups and the comfort of ceiling fans in both bedrooms and the living room, perfect for keeping the space cool and airy. With no carpeting and easy‑to‑maintain flooring, the apartment feels clean, modern, and practical for everyday living. The kitchen features white appliances and a simple, functional layout that fits seamlessly with the home’s clean aesthetic. Being on the ground floor adds easy access and a smooth, step‑free lifestyle. A great fit for anyone seeking a quiet, natural setting with essential comforts, this apartment is ready for move‑in today. Utilities: Water & Sewer - $25/month billed with rent Trash - Tenant Responsibility Electricity - Tenant Responsibility Lawncare - Included
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 2968 Old Shelby Rd compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Considerations
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 4 miles away
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 2 miles away
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 3 miles away
Address details
| Zip code | 28602 |
|---|---|
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Hickory
2-bedroom apartments at 2968 Old Shelby Rd cost about 16% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Hickory.
Median rents as of Aug 8 2026.
Hickory
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | $1,200 |
| September 2024 | $1,200 |
| October 2024 | $1,200 |
| November 2024 | $1,105 |
| December 2024 | $1,130 |
| January 2025 | $1,139 |
| February 2025 | $1,198 |
| March 2025 | $1,199 |
| April 2025 | $1,314 |
| May 2025 | $1,227 |
| June 2025 | $1,200 |
| July 2025 | $1,270 |
| August 2025 | $1,291 |
| September 2025 | $1,236 |
| October 2025 | $1,203 |
| November 2025 | $1,165 |
| December 2025 | $1,197 |
| January 2026 | $1,160 |
| February 2026 | $1,190 |
| March 2026 | $1,225 |
| April 2026 | $1,261 |
| May 2026 | $1,270 |
| June 2026 | $1,271 |
| July 2026 | $1,237 |
| August 2026 | $1,247 |
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Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Schools near 2968 Old Shelby Rd
Mountain View Elementary School
5911 dwayne starnes rd
hickory, NC, 28602
PK, K-6Public
A-
Fred T. Foard High School
3407 plateau rd
newton, NC, 28658
PK, 9-12Public
B+
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Neighborhood
Getting around Hickory near 2968 Old Shelby Rd
Walking
1/10
You’ll need another mode of transportation for getting around. Scooter, anyone?
Driving
10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
1/10
Heads up, bike lanes and cyclist-friendly streets aren’t common.
Points of interest for 2968 Old Shelby Rd, Hickory
Groceries
0/10
Closest supermarket further than a 30-minute walk
Shopping
0/10
Few or no shops within walking distance
Cafes
0/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
2/10
Few or no restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
0/10
Closest elementary school further than a 30-minute walk
High schools
0/10
Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk
Nightlife
0/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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Food Lion
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Food Lion
511 US Highway 70 E
Happy Day Grocery
220 US Highway 70A E
Lowes Foods
2631 S NC 127 Hwy
Salvage Sisters Inc
518 US Highway 70 W
Tiger Paws LLC
8177 Grover Evans Sr Rd
The Children's Place
178 Valley Hills Mall
Cintas
1400 US Highway 70 SW
Roses Stores
1149 US Highway 70 SW
Emerson's
2160 US Highway 70 SW
Dunkin'
1445 2nd Ave NW
Starbucks
204 US Highway 321 NW
Happy Sips Specialty Drinks & Coffee
221 1st Ave NW
Taste Full Beans
29 2nd St NW
Mountain View Pub
2954 S Highway 127
Wayneo's Silver Bullet
5172 S NC 127 Hwy
Son of the South Saloon
3007 1st Ave SW
Thee Playhouse
1520 US Highway 70 SW
Dive Bar Hickory LLC
117 Government Ave SW
Price's Custom Meat Cutting
8450 Price Meat Cutting Rd
Dr Herb's Natural Food Store
1920 US Highway 70 SW
Walmart Bakery
483 US Highway 70 SW
Walmart Deli
483 US Highway 70 SW
Alice's Gourmet LLC
238 Union Sq NW
Mountain View Recreation Center
Henry Fork River Regional Park
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Mountain View BBQ
3293 S NC 127 Hwy
Hardee's
324 S Center St
Bojangles'
317 S Center St
Hannah's BBQ South
3198 Highway 127 S
El Sarape
3180 S NC 127 Hwy
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