Apartments on 20th
1755 20th Avenue Dr NE,
Hickory, NC 28601
1-3 Beds | $1,000 - $1,800
Rental Market Trends in Hickory, NC
What is the average rent in Hickory, NC?
$1,136/month
Average Rent
744 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+4.1%
Increase in the Last Year
As of June 2025, the average rent in Hickory, NC is $1,136 per month. This is 30% lower than the national average rent of $1,627/month, making renting in Hickory more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Hickory, you can expect to pay about $823 per month for a studio, $1,136 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,369 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,637 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Hickory, NC?
In the past year, rent has increased by 4.1%, which averages out to $47 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Hickory, NC
Last Updated June 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
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Rent Range
20%
Below $700/month
18%
$700 - $1,000/month
42%
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18%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
2%
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Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Hickory?
Based on current rent prices, Claremont, Downtown Hickory and Ridgeview are the most affordable neighborhoods in Hickory.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Hickory?
Based on current rent prices, The Estates at Legends, Claremont and Downtown Hickory are the most expensive neighborhoods in Hickory.
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Which Hickory neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Hickory with the most apartments available are The Estates at Legends, Claremont and Downtown Hickory .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Hickory, NC?
Because the average rent in Hickory is $1,136, you’ll want to make about $3,786 per month or $45,432 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Hickory, NC is 6.0% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Hickory is 10.4% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $823 - $1,637. You can expect to pay 0.1% more for groceries, 8.4% less for utilities, and 2.3% less for transportation.
How does Hickory, NC compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Hickory, NC to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.