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Houses for Rent in Hickory, NC

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    1560 Oak Leaf Dr NW, Hickory, NC 28601
    3 BEDS $1,650
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    1078 14Th Ave NW, Hickory, NC 28601
    3 BEDS $1,400
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    41 36Th St NW, Hickory, NC 28601
    2 BEDS $1,100
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    1572 Oak Leaf Dr NW, Hickory, NC 28601
    3 BEDS $1,600
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    1050 21St Ave NW Unit 62, Hickory, NC 28601
    2 BEDS $1,295
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    4029 6Th St Dr NW, Hickory, NC 28601
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    6679 Springbrook Ave, Hickory, NC 28602
    2 BEDS $750
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    4356 Greenbriar Dr, Hickory, NC 28602
    3 BEDS $1,500
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    2366 14Th St Ct NE, Hickory, NC 28601
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    3125 1St Ave. Pl SW, Hickory, NC 28602
    1 BED $1,395
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    13 Congress St, Granite Falls, NC 28630
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    109 Falls Ave, Granite Falls, NC 28630
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    4050 K O Pl, Granite Falls, NC 28630
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    3752 Dry Ponds Rd, Granite Falls, NC 28630
    4 BEDS $1,100
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    1205 1St Ave South, Conover, NC 28613
    3 BEDS $1,200
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    1545 Fairway Acres Road, Lenoir, NC 28645
    3 BEDS $500
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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.

Average rent in Hickory, NC

$1,440/mo Hickory, NC average rental price, September 2025
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The average monthly rent of apartments in Hickory, NC is $1,440.

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

    About 35% of apartment rents in Hickory, NC range between $1,501-$2,000. Meanwhile, apartments around $2,001-$2,500 represent 3% of apartments. Around 55% of Hickory’s apartments are in the $1,001-$1,500 price range. 7% of apartments are priced ≤ $1000.

    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.

    Getting around in Hickory, NC

    22 /100
    Car-Dependent
    5 /100
    Somewhat Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 22, Bike Score®: 5

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the average size of a rental house in Hickory, NC?

    The average Hickory, NC rental house size is 958 sq. ft.

    What are the advantages of renting a house in Hickory, NC?

    Renting a house in Hickory, NC comes with more space, both indoor and outdoor.

    What are the downsides of renting a house apartment in Hickory, NC?

    Houses for rent in Hickory, NC are usually located in non-central areas.

    Look for houses for rent near me

    Do you want a house with a backyard, a grill area, that offers you privacy and enough space for your family? RentCafe offers you the possibility to look for a house for rent near you, to find the one that best suits your family. Browsing through our listings, you can filter by size, price, pet policy, check out the location, to find the best house in your area. Whether you are looking to move to a particular neighborhood, or a specific ZIP code, may it be for its safety, beautiful buildings, or quiet atmosphere, you can find the rental house that your whole family will enjoy.

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    Renting a house in Hickory, NC

    If you are interested in living in a serene house, with no noise restrictions and a backyard, you might want to search through rental homes. More and more people nowadays choose to rent houses because the advantages are unlimited. Social butterflies can throw parties without worrying about Mrs. Jenny calling the police and sunbathers can soak up some vitamin D in the intimacy of their lovely patio. With a large variety of options to choose from, you are sure to find a house out of the 16 homes for rent in Hickory, NC that will satisfy your need for comfort and privacy. Regardless of the size you’re searching for, we have your covered with plenty of duplexes or single family homes for rent. Because your money is important and you want to choose wisely, there are also cheap houses for rent in Hickory, NC starting from $500. If you’re open to spending a little more, there are many wonderful rental houses situated in some of the best residential areas in Hickory, NC.

    Pick your house based on how much living space you require

    If you want to rent but are not willing to cut down on your size requirements, rental homes are for you. While large apartments are also great, houses have their advantages. The average house in Hickory, NC provides plenty of living and storage space for you and your family, including pets. Whether you have little children or you dream of being able to accommodate your out-of-town guests, you can choose from houses up to 3 bedroom and 4 bedroom in size. If you and your loved one are newly-weds and need something no larger than a 1 bedroom or 2 bedroom home, select the number of beds from the top menu. The right home is waiting to be discovered.

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