What is the average apartment size in Hickory?

The average size for a Hickory, NC apartment is 1,050 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Hickory?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Hickory is $1,440 per month, a 3.69% increase from last year’s average of $1,389.

What is the average apartment size in Hickory?

The typical apartment in Hickory offers about 1,050 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Hickory, NC Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Hickory?

The typical rent budget in Hickory ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 55% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Hickory?

In Hickory, 44% of households rent while 56% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Hickory is $1,440, a 3.69% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,389.

One-bedroom apartments provide 757 square feet for $1,286, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,429 offer 1,090 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,334 sq ft) for $1,745, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Hickory, NC

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,440	1,050 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,286	757 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,429	1,090 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,745	1,334 sq. ft.

Hickory, NC rent trends

Rental prices in Hickory, NC have increased by 3.69% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,389 to $1,440.

What's the typical rent budget in Hickory, NC?

The largest share of rentals in Hickory, NC (55%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Hickory, NC?

7,635 or 44% of the households in Hickory, NC are renter-occupied while 9,674 or 56% are owner-occupied.

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How Hickory Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Hickory	$1,440
Charlotte	$1,653
Raleigh	$1,591
Fayetteville	$1,276
Winston - Salem	$1,293
Durham	$1,555
Greensboro	$1,320
Cary	$1,664
Concord	$1,535
Wilmington	$1,629
Asheville	$1,716
Mooresville	$1,618
Troutman, NC	$2,236
Cornelius, NC	$1,648
Lenoir, NC	$1,394
Denver, NC	$1,593
Statesville, NC	$1,177
Kings Mountain, NC	$1,012
Shelby, NC	$1,134
Morganton, NC	$1,562
Dallas, NC	$1,891

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Hickory apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.