Redwood Hickory
3062 12th Ave SE,
Hickory, NC 28602
2 Beds | $1,899 - $2,410
Rental Market Trends in Hickory, NC
What is the average rent in Hickory, NC?
$1,109/month
Average Rent
730 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+2.6%
Increase in the Last Year
As of January 2025, the average rent in Hickory, NC is $1,109 per month. This is 29% lower than the national average rent of $1,553/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 $798 per month for a studio, $1,109 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,333 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,583 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Hickory, NC?
In the past year, rent has increased by 2.6%, which averages out to $29 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 January 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
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Rent Range
20%
Below $700/month
17%
$700 - $1,000/month
49%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
10%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
5%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Hickory?
Based on current rent prices, West Hickory-Westmont, Highland and Viewmont are the most affordable neighborhoods in Hickory.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Hickory?
Based on current rent prices, Claremont, Downtown Hickory and Ridgeview are the most expensive neighborhoods in Hickory.
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Hickory, NC?
Because the average rent in Hickory is $1,109, you’ll want to make about $3,696 per month or $44,352 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.
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
† 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.