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Highlights

  • Modern fixtures
  • Updated finishes throughout
  • New flooring

Location

2964 Old Shelby Rd, Hickory, NC 28602, USA
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Management

Prime Properties Group, LLC

Leasing office

(828) 328-5000

Property Overview

Old Shelby Rd features modern fixtures and updated finishes, complemented by new flooring, enhancing its appeal. With a solid Zumper expert rating of 7.7, it offers a competitive price and a strong array of amenities, supported by an excellent location rating of 9, providing easy access to various points of interest. Additionally, its trustworthiness rating of 7 reflects a commitment to transparency, ensuring prospective renters are well-informed about the property.

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

Zumper Expert Rating

7.7
Very Good
Old Shelby Rd is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Location will find this property to be a solid option for their next home. It may not stand out for Quality, but it offers a satisfying, above-average quality of life.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive
  • More space

Floor plans

2BR/1.0BA2 bed1 bath950 sqft$1,000 /mo1 unit availableThis bottom-floor end unit offers comfort, convenience, and plenty of natural light. The apartment features brand-new flooring in the bedrooms and generously sized bedrooms with windows that create a bright, welcoming atmosphere. Enjoy a spacious kitchen with ample room for cooking and storage, opening into a large living room area—perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Washer and dryer hookups are included for your convenience, and water is included in the rent, helping keep monthly expenses simple. Located in the COUNTY School District: Elementary School: Mountain View Middle School: Jacobs Fork High School: Fred T. Foard This move-in ready apartment combines space, comfort, and value—schedule your tour today!

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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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Property details

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About Old Shelby Rd

HomeApartments in Hickory Old Shelby Rd

This bottom-floor end unit offers comfort, convenience, and plenty of natural light. The apartment features brand-new flooring in the bedrooms and generously sized bedrooms with windows that create a bright, welcoming atmosphere. Enjoy a spacious kitchen with ample room for cooking and storage, opening into a large living room area—perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Washer and dryer hookups are included for your convenience, and water is included in the rent, helping keep monthly expenses simple. Located in the COUNTY School District: Elementary School: Mountain View Middle School: Jacobs Fork High School: Fred T. Foard This move-in ready apartment combines space, comfort, and value—schedule your tour today!


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
7.7
/10
Very Good
Old Shelby Rd is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Location will find this property to be a solid option for their next home. It may not stand out for Quality, but it offers a satisfying, above-average quality of life.
How we rated Old Shelby Rd
Price·8A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Scoring a 8/10, Old Shelby Rd is a great option for renters looking for apartments in this neighborhood. The rent is significantly lower than the median rent for the area, therefore this property is competitively priced for its location and its features. Residents here will find a home that meets their needs with few trade-offs.
Amenities·8A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
With multiple in-demand amenities, Old Shelby Rd is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Old Shelby Rd is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Old Shelby Rd does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
Old Shelby Rd provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

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 Old Shelby Rd compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
More space
The 2-bedroom is 225 sqft larger than other listings nearby

Considerations

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

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Rent trends in Hickory

2-bedroom apartments at Old Shelby Rd cost about 17% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Hickory.

Median rents as of Mar 7 2026.
Hickory
A table of studio rental data trends in Hickory
MonthMedian Rent
April 2024$989
May 2024$989
June 2024$989
July 2024$989
March 2025$899
April 2025$899
November 2025$1,000
December 2025$1,000
January 2026$1,000
February 2026$1,000
March 2026$1,000

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Schools near 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

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Hickory near 2964 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 2964 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

Explore the area around 2964 Old Shelby Rd

Advent Grocery
1547 Henry River Rd
Food Lion
3206 S NC 127 Hwy
Food Lion
511 US Highway 70 E
Happy Day Grocery
220 US Highway 70A E
Lowes Foods
2631 S NC 127 Hwy

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