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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Grilling stations
  • Fitness center
  • Outdoor dining
  • Convenient dog park
  • Refreshing saltwater swimming pool
  • Cozy fire pit

Location

1710 8th Street Dr Ne, Hickory, NC 28601, USA|Highland
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Property Overview

The Gates at Highland apartment homes offers a strong mix of value, convenience, and amenities, with an overall Zumper Expert Rating of 8.4 out of 10. Its standout features include a fitness center, saltwater swimming pool, grilling stations, outdoor dining, a dog park, and a fire pit, while the nearby grocery store is less than a mile away.

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

7.7
Very Good
The Gates at Highland apartment homes 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

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

The Lenoir1 bed1 bath764 sqft
The Hickory2 bed2 bath1,133 sqft
The Fleetwood2 bed2 bath1,067 sqft
The Highlander3 bed2 bath1,133 sqft

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Amenities for The Gates at Highland apartment homes

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

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
Limit1

Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1
Building details

Property details

Units192
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About The Gates at Highland apartment homes

HomeApartments in HickoryHighland The Gates at Highland apartment homes

Welcome to The Gates at Highland luxury apartment homes in Hickory, NC! Our community offers a variety of amenities to enhance your lifestyle, including a refreshing saltwater swimming pool, a convenient dog park for your furry friends, fitness center to help you stay active, a cozy fire pit for relaxing evenings, and grilling stations for outdoor dining. With these amenities, you can enjoy a comfortable and convenient living experience at The Gates at Highland. Contact us today to schedule a tour and see all that our community has to offer!


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
The Gates at Highland apartment homes 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 The Gates at Highland apartment homes
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, The Gates at Highland apartment homes is a great option for renters looking for apartments in Highland. 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, The Gates at Highland apartment homes 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.
The Gates at Highland apartment homes 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 Gates at Highland apartment homes 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.
The Gates at Highland apartment homes 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.

The Gates at Highland apartment homes is great for:

Pet owners

  • 2 pet grooming services nearby
  • 2 pet supply stores 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 The Gates at Highland apartment homes compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
More space
The 2-bedroom is 126 sqft larger than other listings nearby

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away

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Rent trends in Highland

Median rents as of Jul 18 2026.
Highland
Hickory
A table of 2-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Hickory
MonthMedian Rent
August 2024$1,197
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$1,232
A table of 2-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Highland
MonthMedian Rent
October 2024$1,161
May 2026$1,210
June 2026$1,199

Schools near The Gates at Highland apartment homes

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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Getting around Hickory near 1710 8th Street Dr Ne

Walking

4/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).

Driving

9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

3/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.

Points of interest for 1710 8th Street Dr Ne, Hickory

Groceries

2/10
No grocery stores within walking distance

Shopping

3/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

2/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

4/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

1/10
No elementary schools within a 30-minute walk

High schools

3/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk

Nightlife

2/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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