Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on February 2, 2026

Average rent in
Hickory, NC

Last updated on February 2, 2026

Last updated on February 2, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Hickory, NC is $1,395. This is -27%, or $505, lower than the national average.

$1.27

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,395

increased by5%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

79

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Hickory, NC is $1,395. This is -27%, or $505, lower than the national average.

$1.27

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

9%
54%
30%
4%
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 1% in the last month and have increased 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 $1,150. A 1-bedroom apartment in Hickory, NC costs about $900 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,160. Houses for rent in Hickory, NC are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,595.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$900

1%

3%

2 bedroom

$1,150

No Change

4%

3 bedroom

$1,602

No Change

3%

4 bedroom

$1,950

8%

23%

Studio

$442

227%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$442

Last 30 days

227%

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,150

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,602

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

23%

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 by27%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,212
decreased by36%

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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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–$950

Apartment for rent

1003 12th Street Dr Sw #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

West Hickory - Westmont apartment for rent in Hickory

2BD/1BA Unit in Hickory

1003 12th Street Dr Sw #1, Hickory, NC 28602

2 beds

1 bath

$725

Apartment for rent

Liberty Church MHC - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

3d ago

7.8

Very good

Liberty Church MHC

2290 Liberty Church Road, Hickory, NC 28601

2 beds

1 bath

$900

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

$925

Apartment for rent

315 18th St Sw - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

West Hickory - Westmont townhouse for rent in Hickory

315 18th St Sw, Hickory, NC 28602

2 beds

1 bath

$995

House for rent

3900 N Center St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Hickory

3900 N Center St #3, Hickory, NC 28601

2 beds

2 baths

$995

Condo for rent

3900 N Center St #32 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Hickory

3900 N Center St #32, Hickory, NC 28601

2 beds

2 baths

$995

Apartment for rent

347 4th St SE - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.8

Very good

347 4th St SE

347 4th St Se, Hickory, NC 28602

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

Apartment for rent