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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Ceramic tile
  • Ceiling fans
  • Spacious bedrooms
  • Granite countertops
  • Window blinds
  • Designer kitchen

Location

1602 18th Ave Ne, Hickory, NC 28601, USA
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Management

2500 Bedford Ave LLC

Leasing office

(828) 624-3052 ext. 2

Property Overview

La Vie on 18th Ave. presents an impressive overall Zumper rating of 8.5, reflecting its competitive pricing and outstanding amenities, which scored 9 out of 10. The property shines with notable features such as spacious bedrooms and a designer kitchen, while its prime location provides easy access to essential services and public transport. Additionally, it ranks well in value for money at the 75th percentile and is recognized for its pet-friendly environment, enhancing its appeal to a diverse range of renters.

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

Zumper Expert Rating

8.5
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, La Vie on 18th Ave. is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, La Vie on 18th Ave. has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive
  • Pet friendly

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

2BR/1.5BA2 bed1.5 bath1,024 sqft$1,200 /mo1 unit availableExperience modern living in these beautifully renovated townhomes located in a quiet, well-maintained community. Each 1,025 sq ft unit features: Two spacious bedrooms and 1.5 updated bathrooms Stylish hardwood floors throughout Designer kitchen with granite countertops, ceramic tile, and GE stainless steel appliances In-home laundry hook-ups for added convenience Ceiling fans and window blinds included Schedule a tour today and make this your next home!

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Amenities for La Vie on 18th Ave.

Apartment Amenities

Some Paid UtilitiesWater Sewer and Trash

Appliances

DishwasherStainless Steel Appliances

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Dog policy

Allowed 
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Cat policy

Allowed 
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Property details

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HomeApartments in Hickory La Vie on 18th Ave.

Experience modern living in these beautifully renovated townhomes located in a quiet, well-maintained community. Each 1,025 sq ft unit features: Two spacious bedrooms and 1.5 updated bathrooms Stylish hardwood floors throughout Designer kitchen with granite countertops, ceramic tile, and GE stainless steel appliances In-home laundry hook-ups for added convenience Ceiling fans and window blinds included Schedule a tour today and make this your next home!


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.
8.5
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, La Vie on 18th Ave. is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, La Vie on 18th Ave. has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated La Vie on 18th Ave.
Price·10A 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.
La Vie on 18th Ave. offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A 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.
La Vie on 18th Ave. goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including pets allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, La Vie on 18th Ave. receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
La Vie on 18th Ave. 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 La Vie on 18th Ave. 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.
La Vie on 18th Ave. 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.

Reviews from the web

Showing 2 highest rated

LOVE LOVE LOVE this place! Apartments are super nice and they are more like townhomes. Very spacious. & great for price. Anytime that I have had an issue Allison has jumped right on it to get it taken care of. I’ve had 2 other apartments before this one and this by far has both of those beat.

Alyssa Ledford

Alyssa Ledford

Jan 04, 2022

Muy bonito lugar lo recomiendo

Reyna Hernandez Diaz

Reyna Hernandez Diaz

Aug 29, 2020

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La Vie on 18th Ave. is great for:

Pet owners

  • Tile, vinyl or hardwood floors
  • 1 pet grooming service nearby
  • 1 pet supply store near the property

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 La Vie on 18th Ave. compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Pet friendly
This property allows pets

Considerations

Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 2 miles away
Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 2 miles away
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Rent trends in Hickory

2-bedroom apartments at La Vie on 18th Ave. cost about 8% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Hickory.

Median rents as of Apr 12 2025.
Hickory
A table of studio rental data trends in Hickory
MonthMedian Rent
January 2024$879
April 2024$989
May 2024$989
June 2024$989
July 2024$989
March 2025$899
April 2025$899

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$48,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $48,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,200.
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Schools near La Vie on 18th Ave.

Saint Stephens Elementary School

684 30th st ne

conover, NC, 28613

PK, K-6Public
B-

Saint Stephens High School

3205 34th street dr ne

hickory, NC, 28601

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 1602 18th Ave Ne

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

8/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Points of interest for 1602 18th Ave Ne, Hickory

Groceries

7/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

4/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

3/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

4/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

2/10
No elementary schools within a 30-minute walk

High schools

2/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk

Nightlife

3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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