Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 13, 2026
Average rent in
Downtown Hickory, Hickory, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on September 13, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Downtown Hickory
$1,378/mo
The average rent in Downtown Hickory is $1,378 per month as of September 2026. This is 27% below the national average rent, or $521 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Downtown Hickory
23
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Downtown Hickory rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Downtown Hickory, Hickory, NC
Average rent prices in Downtown Hickory have increased by 86% over the last month.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Downtown Hickory, Hickory, NC
Rent prices in Downtown Hickory vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Hickory is $1,100, whereas a house costs $1,595. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Hickory run $900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,045.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $695 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $800 | - | - | |
2 bedroom | $1,223 |  4% | - | |
3 bedroom | $1,700 | - | - | |
4 bedroom | $2,345 | - | - |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Downtown Hickory, Hickory, NC.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,100 | - | No Change | |
Condos | $1,172 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $1,595 | 4% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$695
1 bedroom
Average rent
$800
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,223
Last 30 days
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,700
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,345
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Downtown Hickory, Hickory, NC.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,100
Condos
Average rent
$1,172
Houses
Average rent
$1,595
Last 30 days
4%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Downtown Hickory, 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.
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4d ago
Downtown Hickory townhouse for rent in Hickory
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,350
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4d ago
Downtown Hickory townhouse for rent in Hickory
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,350
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Downtown Hickory townhouse for rent in Hickory
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,350
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Frequently asked questions for Downtown Hickory, Hickory, NC
Quick answers to common questions about the Downtown Hickory rental market.
How much is rent in Downtown Hickory?
The average rent in Downtown Hickory is $1,378 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Downtown Hickory?
Average rent prices in Downtown Hickory have increased by 86% over the last month.
How does Downtown Hickory rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Downtown Hickory is 27% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $521 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Downtown Hickory?
To comfortably afford rent in Downtown Hickory, you'd need to earn approximately $55,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).