Average Rent in Hickory, NC

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Current Versus Historical Hickory, NC Rents

Hickory rentals average $694 for a studio rental to $2,700 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,350, or roughly $17 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $104 (-12.98%) year-over-year from $798 to $694. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $563 (67.16%) year-over-year from $838 to $1,400. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $244 (23.18%) year-over-year from $1,053 to $1,298. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $2 (-0.10%) year-over-year from $1,724 to $1,723. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $730 (-21.28%) year-over-year from $3,430 to $2,700. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.29% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 9.08% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 18.42% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.88% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.89% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$40.48	$694	$798 (-12.98%)	$758 (-8.48%)
1 BR	$21.43	$1,400	$838 (67.16%)	$1,000 (40.00%)
2 BR	$15.33	$1,298	$1,053 (23.18%)	$1,322 (-1.83%)
3 BR	$13.50	$1,723	$1,724 (-0.10%)	$1,908 (-9.74%)
4+ BR	$13.79	$2,700	$3,430 (-21.28%)	$2,975 (-9.24%)

Historical Rents in Hickory, NC

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Top Cities Near Hickory

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Top Neighborhoods Near Hickory

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Top Counties Near Hickory

There are a total of 2 counties located by Hickory, NC. Some of these counties include Catawba, NC and Lincoln, NC. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,810. That's roughly around $15 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Catawba, NC. Its average rent per month is $1,695. Vice versa, with an average rent of $1,925, Lincoln, NC is the most expensive county by Hickory, NC.

Typically, rent for studios in Hickory, NC is 50.00% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Hickory, NC is 2.00% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Hickory, NC is 1.73% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Catawba, NC	$694	$1,250	$1,295	$1,695
Lincoln, NC	N/A	$1,300	$1,350	$1,925

Top Zipcodes Near Hickory

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Frequently Asked Questions - Hickory Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Hickory, NC?

The average monthly rental price for Hickory, NC apartments for rent is approximately $1,350. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Hickory, NC rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Hickory, NC.

How much is a studio apartment in Hickory, NC?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $694 and an average price per square feet of $40.48. There are a total of 6 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Hickory.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Hickory, NC?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,250 and an average price per square feet of $21.43. There are a total of 9 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Hickory.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Hickory, NC?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,300 and an average price per square feet of $15.33. There are a total of 23 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Hickory.

How have rent prices in Hickory, NC changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Hickory, NC can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.13%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.67%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.23%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Hickory, NC?

A reasonable rent price in Hickory, NC is around $1,080/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.