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1655 20th Avenue Drive Northeast, Hickory, NC 28601
Air conditioning | Garage parking | Swimming pool
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,025–$1,625
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 5
5d+ ago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
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5d+ ago
Verified
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,016–$2,198
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5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,775
House for rent
Available May 27
1h ago
2354 Mosteller Estate Ave Se, Hickory, NC 28602
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,260–$2,960
Price drop
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7h ago
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3214 28th Avenue Dr Ne, Hickory, NC 28601
In-unit laundry | Swimming pool | Outdoor space
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
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Available Jul 1
1d ago
3062 12th Ave Se, Hickory, NC 28602
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
2 beds
2 baths
$1,819–$2,620
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2d ago
House for rent in Hickory
2187 Silver Fox Trl, Hickory, NC 28601
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Assigned parking
3 beds
2 baths
$2,500
House for rent
Available Jul 1
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2d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,750
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2d ago
302 18th Ave Ne, Hickory, NC 28601
Dishwasher | Outdoor space | Microwave
3 beds
2 baths
$1,700
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Dishwasher
In-Unit Laundry
Garage Parking
Outdoor Space
2d ago
Townhouse for rent in Hickory
1532 39th Avenue Loop Ne #5, Hickory, NC 28601
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,825
House for rent
Available Jun 13
2d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,095
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2d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
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2d ago
112 29th Avenue Drive Northwest, Hickory, NC 28601
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$985–$1,680
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Highland house for rent in Hickory
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,125
House for rent
3d ago
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,595–$1,895
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3d ago
House for rent in Hickory
3 beds
1 bath
$1,350
House for rent
3d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,595
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$800–$945
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3d ago
House for rent in Hickory
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,555
House for rent
Available Jul 1
3d ago
House for rent in Hickory
5 beds
2.5 baths
$2,255
House for rent
Available Jul 1
3d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$750
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3d ago
House for rent in Hickory
3 beds
2 baths
$1,700
House for rent
3d ago
3 beds
2 baths
$1,700
Apartment for rent
4d ago
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,250–$1,375
Apartment for rent
4d ago
3 beds
2 baths
$1,595–$1,997
Price drop
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4d ago
2 beds
2 baths
$1,450
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Highland house for rent in Hickory
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,595
House for rent
Available Jun 10
4d ago
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,100–$1,525
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,075
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1 bed
1 bath
$3,690
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5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Hickory
810 10th Street Blvd Nw #3, Hickory, NC 28601
Outdoor space
Studio
1 bath
$850
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5d+ ago
1710 8th Street Dr Ne, Hickory, NC 28601
Swimming pool | Fitness center | Dishwasher
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,410–$1,550
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Ridgeview house for rent in Hickory
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,595
House for rent
5d+ ago
Highland house for rent in Hickory
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,595
House for rent
Available Jun 9
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Hickory
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
Condo for rent
Available Jun 8
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Hickory
Storage | Fireplace | On-site management
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
3 beds
2 baths
$1,665–$2,064
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5d+ ago
22nd St Sw, Hickory, NC 28602
Dishwasher | Microwave
3 beds
2 baths
$1,698–$2,025
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5d+ ago
2nd Ave Se, Hickory, NC 28602
Dishwasher | Outdoor space | Microwave
3 beds
2 baths
$1,700
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Hickory
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
West Hickory - Westmont condo for rent in Hickory
On-site laundry | Dishwasher | Oven
1 bed
1 bath
$1,150
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Ridgeview townhouse for rent in Hickory
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,125
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Hickory
1 Westwood #1131, Hickory, NC 28602
In-unit laundry | Carpet | Dishwasher
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,100
Apartment for rent
Available May 31
5d+ ago
Green Park apartment for rent in Hickory
1 bed
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Hickory
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Hickory
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,500
$2,400
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
Ridgeview house for rent in Hickory
133 8th Avenue Dr Se, Hickory, NC 28602
In-unit laundry | Assigned parking | Carpet
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,695
House for rent
Available Jun 1
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In Hickory, NC, locals appreciate the blend of urban amenities and suburban feel. Many enjoy the outdoor activities available, including parks and nearby hiking trails. The cost of living is often noted as reasonable, and residents like the access to shopping and dining options. However, some express concerns about the limited entertainment choices for younger demographics and the occasional traffic congestion. Overall, Hickory is seen as a comfortable place to live, particularly for families seeking a quieter lifestyle with essential conveniences close by.
Hickory's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,200 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,300 monthly. These figures reflect the current market conditions across the city's available inventory.
November and December offer the best opportunities for apartment hunting in Hickory, with November seeing the lowest rents of the year. December is the least competitive month with lower overall demand, while these months can result in prices approximately 8% lower than September's peak rates.
Kenworth generates the highest consumer interest, drawing 1.14 times more inquiries than the market average with strong appeal among renters. Viewmont and West Hickory - Westmont offer excellent pet-friendly living with comprehensive amenities, while Kenworth and Viewmont feature high walk scores and well-developed street infrastructure for active lifestyles.
West Hickory - Westmont offers the best value with one-bedroom apartments averaging around $950 per month, running 4% below the city median. Kenworth provides another affordable option at around $980 monthly for one-bedrooms, just 1% under the median while maintaining strong consumer appeal.
Hickory offers strong pet-friendly options with 36% of available apartments welcoming pets. Viewmont and West Hickory - Westmont neighborhoods specifically cater to pet owners with features like pet space for beds, pet-safe windows, outdoor spaces, no breed restrictions, nearby dog parks, and pet waste stations throughout the areas.
Utilities are rarely included in Hickory rental properties, appearing in less than 1% of available listings across all apartment sizes. Two-bedroom apartments have the highest rate of utility inclusion at approximately 0.09% of listings, while other bedroom types show similarly minimal rates of utility-inclusive rent.
Zumper’s proprietary rental data fuels our analysis. Rent and market trends, availability, neighborhood popularity, and lifestyle scores are all calculated using real-time and 2026 rental inventory and prices.
Our Lifestyle Categories ("great for eco-living," "great for social life," "great for pet owners," etc.) are determined by set criteria, against which we score each listing and its available features. At the neighborhood level, we calculate the listing count for each category to determine which lifestyles best fit each area.
Zumper, founded in 2012, is North America’s largest privately-owned rental platform, offering over 1 million listings across the U.S. and Canada. Stay informed on the latest trends and shifts in the rental market with our monthly National Rent Report, your go-to resource for key insights into the evolving rental landscape.
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