Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on November 1, 2025

Average rent in
Hickory, NC

Last updated on November 1, 2025

Last updated on November 1, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Hickory, NC is $1,300. This is -33%, or $637, lower than the national average.

$1.18

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,300

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Total rentals

64

for rent on Zumper.com

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Hickory, NC is $1,300. This is -33%, or $637, lower than the national average.

$1.18

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

10%
54%
33%
1%
2%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

56%
44%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Hickory, NC

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Hickory, NC have decreased by 4% in the last month and have remained the same 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 $1,250. A 1-bedroom apartment in Hickory, NC costs about $990 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,250. Houses for rent in Hickory, NC are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,495.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,017

9%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,125

7%

6%

3 bedroom

$1,600

4%

6%

4 bedroom

$2,050

21%

82%

Studio

$450

3%

16%

Studio

Average rent

$450

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

16%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,017

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,125

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,050

Last 30 days

21%

Last year

82%

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$1,300
decreased by33%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,362
decreased by30%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Hickory, NC is 5% lower than the median rent in Connelly Springs, NC.

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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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Discover rentals in Hickory, NC

Tuxxi Corp - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

Tuxxi Corp

1820 20th Avenue Dr Ne, Hickory, NC 28601

1–2 beds

1 bath

$590–$900

Apartment for rent

17th Street MHC - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.8

Very good

17th Street MHC

17th Street Dr Se, Hickory, NC 28602

2 beds

1 bath

$929

Apartment for rent

2227 Main Ave Nw #C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Hickory

2BD/1BA Second Floor Unit in Newton

2227 Main Ave Nw #C, Hickory, NC 28601

2 beds

1 bath

$945

Apartment for rent

1261 22nd St Ne - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Hickory

1255 22nd Street Northeast - 1261

1261 22nd St Ne, Hickory, NC 28601

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

House for rent

Available Oct 31

1255 22nd St Ne - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Hickory

1255 22nd Street Northeast - 1255

1255 22nd St Ne, Hickory, NC 28601

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

House for rent

Available Sep 1

1329 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

1329 14th Street Dr Ne, Hickory, NC 28601

2 beds

1 bath

$1,045

House for rent

1742 14th Street Ln Ne #E - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Hickory

1742 14th Street Ln Ne #E, Hickory, NC 28601

2 beds

2 baths

$1,075

House for rent

Civitan Court - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.4

Very good

Civitan Court

405 17th Ave Ne, Hickory, NC 28601

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,100–$1,285

Price drop

Apartment for rent