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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
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Available Mar 5
15h ago
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1445 4th Street Drive Northwest, Hickory, NC 28601
Air conditioning | Swimming pool | On-site management
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,100–$1,550
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3d ago
302 18th Ave Ne, Hickory, NC 28601
Dishwasher | Outdoor space | Microwave
3 beds
2 baths
$1,695
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5d+ ago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
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14h ago
Verified
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,016–$2,198
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3h ago
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,510–$1,700
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1h ago
2354 Mosteller Estate Ave Se, Hickory, NC 28602
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,497–$2,904
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2h ago
22nd St Sw, Hickory, NC 28602
Dishwasher | Microwave
3 beds
2 baths
$1,698–$2,025
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3h ago
Townhouse for rent in Hickory
34th Street Pl Ne, Hickory, NC 28601
Dishwasher | Microwave
3 beds
2 baths
$1,695
House for rent
8h ago
1–2 beds
1 bath
$590–$1,050
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Dishwasher
Garage Parking
Outdoor Space
In-Unit Laundry
8h ago
2nd Ave Se, Hickory, NC 28602
Dishwasher | Outdoor space | Microwave
3 beds
2 baths
$1,595
Price drop
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12h ago
Townhouse for rent in Hickory
24th St Nw, Hickory, NC 28601
In-unit laundry | Furnished | On-site laundry
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,150
$2,025
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 1
13h ago
Condo for rent in Hickory
1312 Main Ave Se #1312, Hickory, NC 28602
In-unit laundry | Assigned parking | Dishwasher
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,480
Condo for rent
Available Jul 6
13h ago
1 bed
1 bath
$990–$1,095
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2d ago
Townhouse for rent in Hickory
80 18th Ave Nw, Hickory, NC 28601
In-unit laundry | Balcony | Dishwasher
2 beds
1 bath
$1,395
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2d ago
House for rent in Hickory
1940 29th St Ne, Hickory, NC 28601
On-site laundry | High ceilings | Dishwasher
3 beds
2 baths
$1,750
House for rent
Available Aug 1
3d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,750
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3d ago
Apartment for rent in Hickory
2 beds
1 bath
$1,020
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3d 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
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,595–$1,895
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3d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$800–$945
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3d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,595
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4d ago
Kenworth townhouse for rent in Hickory
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,275
House for rent
Available Jun 1
4d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
4d ago
4th Street Pl Se, Hickory, NC 28602
Dishwasher | Microwave
3 beds
2 baths
$1,700
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4d ago
1st St Ne, Hickory, NC 28601
Dishwasher | Microwave
3 beds
2 baths
$1,700
House for rent
4d ago
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,400–$1,550
Apartment for rent
4d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,295
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4d ago
Green Park apartment for rent in Hickory
1 bed
1 bath
$910
Apartment for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Hickory
3 beds
1 bath
$1,450
House for rent
4d ago
3062 12th Ave Se, Hickory, NC 28602
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
2 beds
2 baths
$1,814–$2,552
Price drop
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4d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,050
Apartment for rent
4d ago
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2 beds
1 bath
$1,050
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4d ago
House for rent in Hickory
5 beds
4 baths
$6,500
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4d ago
Green Park house for rent in Hickory
3 beds
2 baths
$1,800
House for rent
5d+ ago
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,250–$1,375
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2 beds
2 baths
$1,450
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Hickory
5 beds
3 baths
$2,395
House for rent
Available Jul 15
5d+ ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,075
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1 bed
1 bath
$3,690
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Hickory
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,295
House for rent
Available Jul 15
5d+ ago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Highland apartment for rent in Hickory
1220 8th St Ne #B, Hickory, NC 28601
On-site laundry | Outdoor space
1 bed
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
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
$1,645
House for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
West Hickory - Westmont house for rent in Hickory
1243 Main Avenue Dr Nw #02, Hickory, NC 28601
1 bed
1 bath
$845
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Hickory
715 23rd St Nw #7, Hickory, NC 28601
Air conditioning | Central heat | Hardwood floor
2 beds
1 bath
$875
House for rent
5d+ ago
Viewmont apartment for rent in Hickory
331 9th Avenue Dr Ne #12, Hickory, NC 28601
1 bed
1 bath
$895
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Hickory
1532 39th Avenue Loop Ne, Hickory, NC 28601
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | On-site laundry
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,825
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Hickory
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,950
House for rent
Available Apr 10
5d+ ago
House for rent in Hickory
835 835 Wynnshire DriveUnit A #835A, Hickory, NC 28601
Garage parking | On-site laundry | Swimming pool
2 beds
2 baths
$2,650
House for rent
Available Jun 15
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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.
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