What is the average apartment size in Hickory City?

The average size for a Hickory City, NC apartment is 1,061 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 City?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Hickory City is $1,511 per month, a 8.81% increase from last years average of $1,389.

What is the average apartment size in Hickory City?

The typical apartment in Hickory City offers about 1,061 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Hickory City, NC Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Hickory City ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 57% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Hickory City?

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

Last updated: February 24, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Hickory City is $1,511, a 8.81% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,389.

One-bedroom apartments provide 774 square feet for $1,344, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,517 offer 1,104 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,368 sq ft) for $1,798, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Hickory City, NC

Last updated: February 24, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,511	1,061 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,344	774 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,517	1,104 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,798	1,368 sq. ft.

Hickory City, NC rent trends

Rental prices in Hickory City, NC have increased by 8.81% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,389 to $1,511.

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

The largest share of rentals in Hickory City, NC (57%) 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 City, NC?

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

How Hickory City Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Hickory City	$1,511
Charlotte	$1,652
Raleigh	$1,574
Winston - Salem	$1,280
Greensboro	$1,322
Durham	$1,541
Fayetteville	$1,279
Concord	$1,525
Clayton	$1,590
Wilmington	$1,613
High Point	$1,243
Mooresville	$1,617
Hickory, NC	$1,497
Cornelius, NC	$1,627
Denver, NC	$1,584
Mount Holly, NC	$1,425
Statesville, NC	$1,153
Shelby, NC	$1,230
Morganton, NC	$1,498
Dallas, NC	$1,899
Troutman, NC	$1,993

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 City 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.