Hickory, NC rental market
Last updated August 26, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Hickory, NC is $1,495.
$1,495
+$112
+$245
108
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $452 to $3,930.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $0 | 1 |
| $500 | 2 |
| $700 | 2 |
| $800 | 7 |
| $900 | 14 |
| $1,000 | 12 |
| $1,100 | 13 |
| $1,200 | 10 |
| $1,300 | 6 |
| $1,400 | 8 |
| $1,500 | 15 |
| $1,600 | 13 |
| $1,700 | 15 |
| $1,800 | 5 |
| $1,900 | 7 |
| $2,000 | 6 |
| $2,100 | 3 |
| $2,200 | 1 |
| $2,300 | 1 |
| $2,400 | 3 |
| $2,500 | 3 |
| $2,600 | 1 |
| $2,700 | 1 |
| $2,800 | 1 |
| $2,900 | 2 |
| $3,000 | 1 |
| $4,100+ | 1 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $245 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $1,200 | $1,300 |
| Feb | $1,200 | $1,261 |
| Mar | $1,150 | $1,395 |
| Apr | $1,250 | $1,450 |
| May | $1,200 | $1,283 |
| Jun | $1,200 | $1,295 |
| Jul | $1,187 | $1,350 |
| Aug | $1,225 | $1,299 |
| Sep | $1,325 | No data |
| Oct | $1,200 | No data |
| Nov | $1,245 | No data |
| Dec | $1,350 | No data |
Market temperature
The Hickory, NC rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Hickory, NC is 29% lower than the national average.
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Hickory, NC?
The average rent in Hickory, NC is $1,495.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Hickory, NC?
Houses in Hickory, NC rent between $452 - $3,930 with an average rent of $1,495.
3. How has the rent in Hickory, NC changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Hickory, NC increased by $245
4. How much has the rent in Hickory, NC increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Hickory, NC increased by $112
5. How many available rentals are there in Hickory, NC?
There are currently 108 rentals available in Hickory, NC.
6. How do rent prices in Hickory, NC compare with the national average?
The average rent in Hickory, NC is $1,495 — 28.81% lower the national average of $2,100.