Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 3, 2026

Average rent in
Hickory, NC

Last updated on May 3, 2026

Last updated on May 3, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Hickory, NC is $1,395. This is -28%, or $555, lower than the national average.

$1.28

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,395

decreased by5%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

82

for rent on Zumper.com

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Hickory, NC is $1,395. This is -28%, or $555, lower than the national average.

$1.28

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

8%
51%
31%
7%
3%
$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 2% in the last month and have decreased by 5% 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 $1,297. A 1-bedroom apartment in Hickory, NC costs about $985 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,392. Houses for rent in Hickory, NC are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,590.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$990

5%

17%

2 bedroom

$1,297

1%

1%

3 bedroom

$1,600

7%

14%

4 bedroom

$2,500

38%

4%

Studio

$900

11%

88%

Studio

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

88%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$990

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

17%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,297

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

14%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

38%

Last year

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.

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$1,395
decreased by28%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,275
decreased by35%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Hickory, NC is 9% higher 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–$850

Apartment for rent

17th Street MHC - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.2

Very good

17th Street MHC

17th Street Dr Se, Hickory, NC 28602

2 beds

1 bath

$800

Apartment for rent

Liberty Church MHC - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

3d ago

7.8

Very good

Liberty Church MHC

2290 Liberty Church Rd, Hickory, NC 28601

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

3010 21st Street Ln Ne #12C - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in Hickory

Affordable 2BR Home in Hickory | Crawford Park Location

3010 21st Street Ln Ne #12C, Hickory, NC 28601

2 beds

1 bath

$880

Apartment for rent

2115 31st Avenue Dr Ne Trlr 1s #1S - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Hickory

Affordable 2BR Home in Hickory | Starnes Park Location

2115 31st Avenue Dr Ne Trlr 1s #1S, Hickory, NC 28601

2 beds

1 bath

$880

Apartment for rent

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

512 10th St Sw #27 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

West Hickory - Westmont house for rent in Hickory

Brand-New 2BR Homes in Hickory

512 10th St Sw #27, Hickory, NC 28602

2 beds

2 baths

$950

House for rent