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Highlights

  • Tennis courts
  • Convenient location
  • 24 hour fitness center
  • Granite inspired counters
  • Fully furnished apartment

Location

2101 21st St Se, Hickory, NC 28602, USA
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Management

Be Relaxed Corporate Housing, LLC

Leasing office

(803) 548-4663

Property Overview

The Legends earns a strong overall rating, supported by excellent amenities, a highly convenient location, and solid trustworthiness. Notable features include tennis courts, a 24-hour fitness center, granite-inspired counters, and fully furnished apartments, while the nearby grocery store is about 1.65 miles away.

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

7.3
Very Good
The Legends is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Amenities will find this property to be a solid option for their next home. It may not stand out for Price, but it offers a satisfying, above-average quality of life.

Things you’ll love

  • Dishwasher
  • Fitness center
  • Outdoor space

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath807 sqft$3,690 /mo1 unit availableWe’re right in the heart of downtown Hickory! The Legends Apartments, located in right in the heart of beautiful downton Hickory! You’ll love our convenient location – we’re close to restaurants, shopping, and entertainment. Our apartments feature granite inspired counters, over-sized patios and balconies, 24 hour fitness center, two salt water pools, tennis courts and community activities. You will love our move-in ready and fully furnished apartment.

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Amenities for The Legends

Apartment Amenities

Theater Room with Surround SoundWater

Appliances

DishwasherElectric
In-Unit LaundryMicrowave
OvenRange
RefrigeratorStove/Oven
Washer and Dryer

Tech

WiFi

Building

Business CenterBusiness Center with WiFi Access
Fitness Center

Grounds

Basketball CourtsOutdoor Space
Swimming PoolTwo Tennis Courts
Volleyball Courts

Services

Two Car Care Centers
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Building details

Property details

Units3

About The Legends

HomeApartments in Hickory The Legends

We’re right in the heart of downtown Hickory! The Legends Apartments, located in right in the heart of beautiful downton Hickory! You’ll love our convenient location – we’re close to restaurants, shopping, and entertainment. Our apartments feature granite inspired counters, over-sized patios and balconies, 24 hour fitness center, two salt water pools, tennis courts and community activities. You will love our move-in ready and fully furnished apartment.


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.
7.3
/10
Very Good
The Legends is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Amenities will find this property to be a solid option for their next home. It may not stand out for Price, but it offers a satisfying, above-average quality of life.
How we rated The Legends
Price·5A 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.
Monthly rent at The Legends is significantly more expensive than other properties in local neighborhoods. Because of the risk associated with the significant cost difference, this building received a 5/10. Some might think the increased cost is justified by the amenities, but it's worth taking a thorough look for yourself and deciding if any premium benefits are worth the extra expense.
Amenities·10A 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.
The Legends stands out as a premier property with an impressive array of amenities and an excellent standard of living. Residents here have access to many of the most popular and desired perks—in-unit laundry—making this one of the top choices for renters seeking unparalleled comfort and convenience.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
The Legends 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 The Legends does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A 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.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

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 The Legends compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen
Fitness center
The gym is just a few steps away
Outdoor space
Easy access to the outdoors
Pool
Enhanced community features

Considerations

Priced higher than average
1-bedrooms are $2102 more than the median rent in this area
Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 4.2 miles away
Lacks images
Fewer than 5 photos available for this property

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Rent trends in Hickory

1-bedroom apartments at The Legends cost about 310% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Hickory.

Median rents as of Oct 24 2026.
Hickory
A table of studio rental data trends in Hickory
MonthMedian Rent
March 2025$899
April 2025$899
November 2025$1,000
December 2025$1,000
January 2026$1,000
February 2026$1,000
March 2026$996
April 2026$980
May 2026$938
June 2026$892
July 2026$872
August 2026$850
September 2026$850
October 2026$766

Affordability calculator

Can I afford to live at 2101 21st St Se?

Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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The general rule of thumb is to spend around 30% or less of your income on rent.
Recommended income

$147,600/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $147,600 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $3,690.
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Schools near The Legends

Blackburn Elementary School

4377 w nc 10 hwy

newton, NC, 28658

K-6Public
B+

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 2101 21st St Se

Walking

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

Driving

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

Cycling

4/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Points of interest for 2101 21st St Se, Hickory

Groceries

3/10
At least one supermarket within a 30-minute walk

Shopping

2/10
Few or no shops within walking distance

Cafes

2/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

3/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

0/10
Closest elementary school further than a 30-minute walk

High schools

2/10
Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk

Nightlife

2/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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