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Last updated on August 22, 2026
Average rent in
Oakwood - Hillcrest, Hickory, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on August 22, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Oakwood Hillcrest
$1,421/mo
The average rent in Oakwood Hillcrest is $1,421 per month as of August 2026. This is 26% below the national average rent, or $504 less per month.
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Total rentals
Available rentals in Oakwood Hillcrest
13
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Oakwood Hillcrest rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Oakwood - Hillcrest, Hickory, NC, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Oakwood - Hillcrest, Hickory, NC
Average rent prices in Oakwood Hillcrest have decreased by 17% 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
Oakwood - Hillcrest, Hickory, NC
Rent prices in Oakwood Hillcrest vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Oakwood Hillcrest is $1,325, whereas a house costs $1,647. 1-bedroom apartments in Oakwood Hillcrest run $990 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,499.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,025 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $990 |  3% | - | |
2 bedroom | $1,385 | 4% | - | |
3 bedroom | $1,597 | No Change | - | |
4 bedroom | $2,250 | - | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Abberly Green | $1,600 | |
Downtown Mooresville | $1,514 | |
Morrison Plantation | $1,750 | |
Mountain Island | $2,157 | |
Sundance Village | $1,175 | |
Viewmont | $1,275 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,325 | 11% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,172 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $1,647 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,025
1 bedroom
Average rent
$990
Last 30 days
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,385
Last 30 days
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,597
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,250
Mountain Island
Average rent
$2,157
Sundance Village
Average rent
$1,175
Viewmont
Average rent
$1,275
Abberly Green
Average rent
$1,600
Downtown Mooresville
Average rent
$1,514
Morrison Plantation
Average rent
$1,750
Apartments
Average rent
$1,325
Last 30 days
11%
Condos
Average rent
$1,172
Houses
Average rent
$1,647
The table above reflects average rent prices in Oakwood - Hillcrest, 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.
How does rent in Oakwood Hillcrest, Hickory, NC compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Oakwood Hillcrest and Mountain Island by all bedroom counts and property types.
Oakwood Hillcrest
26%lower than the national median
12%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Oakwood Hillcrest, Hickory, NC is 34% lower than the median rent in Mountain Island, Charlotte, NC.
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330 3rd St Nw, Hickory, NC 28601
3 beds
2 baths
$1,550
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330 3rd St Nw, Hickory, NC 28601
3 beds
2 baths
$1,550
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Frequently asked questions for Oakwood - Hillcrest, Hickory, NC
Quick answers to common questions about the Oakwood Hillcrest rental market.
How much is rent in Oakwood Hillcrest?
The average rent in Oakwood Hillcrest is $1,421 per month as of August 15, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Oakwood Hillcrest?
Average rent prices in Oakwood Hillcrest have decreased by 17% over the last month.
How does Oakwood Hillcrest rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Oakwood Hillcrest is 26% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $504 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Oakwood Hillcrest?
To comfortably afford rent in Oakwood Hillcrest, you'd need to earn approximately $57,000/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).