Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Average rent in
Hickory, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Hickory, NC rent slipped 4.4% year over year, with a current median of $1,400/month. Renters today are paying $121 less per month than last year, despite a 1.3% month-over-month increase that brings rent back to the peak of $1,570/month in September 2026.
Compared to national trends
Hickory sits 26.3% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 111 total rentals offering a modest market size for renters seeking value in North Carolina.
Price ranges
Studios in Hickory rent for $500/month, 1-bedrooms for $900/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,250/month, while 3-bedrooms reach $1,695/month and 4+ bedrooms $2,345/month.
Price ranges
Houses command a median of $1,595/month compared to $1,250/month for apartments, with houses making up 64.7% of total rentals.
Median rent
Median rent in Hickory
$1,400/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Hickory is $1,400 per month as of September 2026. This is 26% below the national average rent, or $500 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Hickory
111
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Hickory rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Hickory, NC
Average rent prices in Hickory have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Hickory, NC
Rent prices in Hickory vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Hickory is $1,250, whereas a house costs $1,595. 1-bedroom apartments in Hickory run $1,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,250.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $500 | 1% | 46% | |
1 bedroom | $900 | 5% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,250 | 6% | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $1,695 |  1% | 11% | |
4 bedroom | $2,345 | 9% | 20% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Claremont | $1,213 | |
Downtown Hickory | $1,378 | |
Firestone | $1,295 | |
Green Park | $1,392 | |
Highland | $1,410 | |
Kenworth | $1,595 | |
Oakwood Hillcrest | $1,595 | |
Ridgeview | $1,595 | |
Viewmont | $1,125 | |
West Hickory Westmont | $1,245 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,250 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,172 | 9% | 18% | |
Houses | $1,595 | 4% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$500
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
46%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$900
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,695
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
11%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,345
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
20%
Highland
Average rent
$1,410
Viewmont
Average rent
$1,125
Kenworth
Average rent
$1,595
West Hickory Westmont
Average rent
$1,245
Ridgeview
Average rent
$1,595
Downtown Hickory
Average rent
$1,378
Oakwood Hillcrest
Average rent
$1,595
Green Park
Average rent
$1,392
Claremont
Average rent
$1,213
Firestone
Average rent
$1,295
Apartments
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$1,172
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
18%
Houses
Average rent
$1,595
Last 30 days
4%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Hickory, NC, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Hickory, NC compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Hickory and Connelly Springs by all bedroom counts and property types.
Hickory
26%lower than the national median
46%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Hickory, NC is 37% higher than the median rent in Connelly Springs, NC.
Average rent in nearby cities
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9%$1,400
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8%$1,749
10%$1,150
36%$1,377
15%$1,800
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12%$1,449
1%Cost of living in Hickory, NC
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 4% lower |
| Groceries | 2% higher |
| Health | 6% lower |
| Housing | 14% lower |
| Transportation | 5% lower |
| Utilities | 7% lower |
Discover rentals in Hickory, NC
1d ago
House for rent in Hickory
1240 27th Ave Ne #1A, Hickory, NC 28601
1 bed
1 bath
$900
$210
Price drop
House for rent
Available Sep 3
1d ago
1420 4th Street Dr Nw, Hickory, NC 28601
1–2 beds
1 bath
$310–$691
Apartment for rent
2d ago
105 S Center St, Hickory, NC 28602
1–2 beds
1 bath
$406–$971
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1820 20th Avenue Dr Ne, Hickory, NC 28601
1–2 beds
1 bath
$590–$840
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Hickory
3816 Steve Ikerd Dr Ne, Hickory, NC 28601
5 beds
3 baths
$6,000
House for rent
Available Dec 1
7h ago
2101 21st St Se, Hickory, NC 28602
1 bed
1 bath
$3,690
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Hickory
3 beds
2 baths
$2,400
House for rent
10h ago
2354 Mosteller Estate Ave Se, Hickory, NC 28602
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,304–$2,795
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
1655 20th Avenue Drive Northeast, Hickory, NC 28601
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,025–$1,625
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 5
2d ago
Verified
1445 4th Street Drive Northwest, Hickory, NC 28601
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,100–$1,550
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2729 34th Street Pl Ne, Hickory, NC 28601
3 beds
2 baths
$1,698–$1,962
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2001 Startown Rd, Hickory, NC 28602
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,766–$1,948
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
1655 20th Avenue Drive Northeast, Hickory, NC 28601
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,025–$1,625
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 5
2d ago
Verified
1445 4th Street Drive Northwest, Hickory, NC 28601
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,100–$1,550
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2001 Startown Rd, Hickory, NC 28602
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,766–$1,948
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
112 29th Avenue Dr Nw, Hickory, NC 28601
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$985–$1,680
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
1655 20th Avenue Drive Northeast, Hickory, NC 28601
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,025–$1,625
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 5
2d ago
Verified
1445 4th Street Drive Northwest, Hickory, NC 28601
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,100–$1,550
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2729 34th Street Pl Ne, Hickory, NC 28601
3 beds
2 baths
$1,698–$1,962
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2001 Startown Rd, Hickory, NC 28602
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,766–$1,948
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Hickory, NC
Quick answers to common questions about the Hickory rental market.
How much is rent in Hickory?
The average rent in Hickory is $1,400 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Hickory?
Average rent prices in Hickory have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.
How does Hickory rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Hickory is 26% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $500 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Hickory?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Hickory are Viewmont ($1,125/mo), Claremont ($1,213/mo), and West Hickory Westmont ($1,245/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Hickory?
To comfortably afford rent in Hickory, you'd need to earn approximately $56,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Hickory?
November and December offer the best timing for apartment hunting in Hickory, with November seeing the lowest rents and December experiencing the least competitive conditions with lower overall demand.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).