Average Rent in Hickory, NC and Rent Price Trends

Rent price trends in
Hickory, NC

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Hickory, NC have remained the same in the last month and have increased by 6% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Hickory, NC
The monthly rent for an apartment in Hickory, NC is $1,300. A 1-bedroom apartment in Hickory, NC costs about $990 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,300. Houses for rent in Hickory, NC are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,595.

				Comparables
1 bedroom	$990	4%	2%
2 bedroom	$1,200	No Change	1%
3 bedroom	$1,647	No Change	No Change
4 bedroom	$2,147	5%	28%
Studio	$450	13%	37%

		Comparables
Belvidere Plantation	$1,229
Gingercake Acres	$1,500
Green Park	$1,200
Highland	$1,250
Kenworth	$1,421
Oakwood Hillcrest	$1,415
Ridgeview	$1,430
Silver Creek Plantation	$1,195
Viewmont	$1,575
West Hickory Westmont	$1,275

Studio

Average rent

$450

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

37%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$990

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,647

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,147

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

28%

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.

Compare rent prices in Hickory, NC to other cities

Median rent prices in Hickory, NC for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Connelly Springs, NC.

Hickory

Median rent price$1,380

27%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,195

37%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Hickory, NC is 15% higher than the median rent in Connelly Springs, NC.

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$2,099

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$997

Last year

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$1,350

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$1,760

Last year

Morganton

$1,150

Last year

Mountain View

$1,595

Last year

Mount Holly

$1,805

Last year

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$1,600

Last year

Rock Hill

$1,475

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Cost of living in
Hickory, NC

The overall cost of living in Hickory, NC is 6% lower than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses accrued by most renters	Average cost compared to national average
Goods & Services	5% lower
Groceries	No difference
Health	8% lower
Housing	10% lower
Transportation	2% lower
Utilities	8% lower

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341 8th Avenue Dr Nw, Hickory, NC 28601, USA

1627 B Ave Se, Hickory, NC 28602, USA

422 Jennie Ln, Hickory, NC 28601, USA

1930 Kool Park Rd Ne, Hickory, NC 28601, USA

1423 20th Ave Ne, Hickory, NC 28601, USA

1781 17th Ave Ne, Hickory, NC 28601, USA

123 18th Street Pl Nw, Hickory, NC 28601, USA

1051 20th Avenue Loop Se, Hickory, NC 28602, USA

121 18th Street Pl Nw, Hickory, NC 28601, USA

1517 28th Street Lane Southeast, Hickory, NC 28602, USA

613 1st St Sw, Hickory, NC 28602, USA

1529 39th Avenue Loop Ne, Hickory, NC 28601, USA

2364 24th Street Lane Northeast, Hickory, NC 28601, USA

23 44th Ave Pl NE, Hickory, NC 28601, USA

932 3rd Avenue Pl Nw, Hickory, NC 28601, USA

1215 37th Avenue Ln Ne, Hickory, NC 28601, USA

2110 24th St Ne, Hickory, NC 28601, USA

518 4th St Sw, Hickory, NC 28602, USA

207 9th Ave Se, Hickory, NC 28602, USA

1006 10th St Ne, Hickory, NC 28601, USA

Discover rentals in Hickory, NC

238 9th Ave Pl - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.1

Very good

238 9th Avenue Pl Sw, Hickory, NC 28602

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

Liberty Church MHC - Photo 1 of 1

Income restricted

2d ago

7.8

Very good

Liberty Church MHC

2290 Liberty Church Rd, Hickory, NC 28601

2 beds

1 bath

$800

Apartment for rent

17th Street MHC - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.2

Very good

17th Street MHC

17th Street Dr Se, Hickory, NC 28602

2 beds

1 bath

$800

Apartment for rent

522, 17th Street Southwest #522 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Hickory

17th Street MHC - 522

522, 17th Street Southwest #522, Hickory, NC 28602

2 beds

1 bath

$800

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 22

1930 Kool Park Rd Ne #LOT2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Hickory

Modern Lakeside Retreat: Updated 1BR with Lake Hickory Views

1930 Kool Park Rd Ne #LOT2, Hickory, NC 28601

2 beds

1 bath

$900

House for rent

Available Mar 8

1331 14th Street Dr Ne - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Highland townhouse for rent in Hickory

2BD/1.5BA Townhome At Strawberry Patch Complex in Hickory

1331 14th Street Dr Ne, Hickory, NC 28601

2 beds

1.5 baths

$995

House for rent

Old Shelby Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.7

Very good

2964 Old Shelby Rd, Hickory, NC 28602

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

Apartment for rent

1051 3rd St Se #1055 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Kenworth townhouse for rent in Hickory

1051 3rd Street Southeast - 1055

1051 3rd St Se #1055, Hickory, NC 28602

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,050

House for rent

Available Mar 1