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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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Management

Corporate Management Services

Leasing office

(828) 855-1012

Property Overview

The Gates at Highland apartment homes receives a strong Zumper expert rating of 8.4, reflecting excellent value and an outstanding array of amenities, including a saltwater swimming pool and fitness center. It is competitively priced with a rating of 9 out of 10, offering proximity to local conveniences like grocery stores and pet-friendly features. The property also benefits from a robust location rating of 9, ensuring easy access to essential services and points of interest, while maintaining transparency with a trustworthiness rating of 7.

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

8.4
Very Good
With a solid 8.4 out of 10 overall, The Gates at Highland apartment homes is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, The Gates at Highland apartment homes has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • High school nearby
  • More space
  • Pet friendly

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

The Lenoir1 bed1 bath764 sqft$1,220 /mo1 unit available
The Hickory2 bed2 bath1,133 sqft$1,460 /mo1 unit available
The Highlander3 bed2 bath1,192 sqft$1,550 /mo1 unit available

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Amenities for The Gates at Highland apartment homes

Appliances

DishwasherOver the Range Microwave
Refrigerator with Ice MakerSelf Cleaning Electric Range

Tech

Cable TVSalt Water Pool
WiFi

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Fitness CenterWater/Sewer

Grounds

Dog ParkFire Pit
Grilling AreaSwimming Pool

Services

Garbage
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 
Limit1

Cat policy

Allowed 
Limit1
Building details

Property details

Units192
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About The Gates at Highland apartment homes

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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.
8.4
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.4 out of 10 overall, The Gates at Highland apartment homes is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, The Gates at Highland apartment homes has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated The Gates at Highland apartment homes
Price·9A 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.
The Gates at Highland apartment homes stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
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 Gates at Highland apartment homes 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—pets allowed—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 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

  • 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 The Gates at Highland apartment homes compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 1 mile away
More space
The 2-bedroom is 126 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Pet friendly
This property allows pets

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Rent trends in Highland

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at The Gates at Highland apartment homes to be 22% more than the average for similarly sized apartments in Highland.

3-bedroom apartments at The Gates at Highland apartment homes cost about 18% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Highland.

Median rents as of Sep 27 2025.
Highland
Hickory
A table of 2-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Hickory
MonthMedian Rent
October 2023$1,170
November 2023$1,302
December 2023$1,266
January 2024$1,142
February 2024$1,223
March 2024$1,302
April 2024$1,316
May 2024$1,184
June 2024$1,170
July 2024$1,199
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$1,231
A table of 2-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Highland
MonthMedian Rent
October 2024$1,161

Affordability calculator

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Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$48,800/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $48,800 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,220.
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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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