Rent in Hickory, NC
Across Hickory's 3 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,011 a month, with figures from $964–$1,147. The highest typical rent is in 28603 ($1,147) and the lowest in 28602 ($964). 2 ZIPs have ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 1 uses the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Catawba County pay about 0.58% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $961 | $601–$961 | 3 |
| 1 bed | $893 | $794–$965 | 3 |
| 2 beds | $1,011 | $964–$1,147 | 3 |
| 3 beds | $1,183 | $1,019–$1,399 | 3 |
| 4 beds | $1,707 | $1,707–$2,024 | 3 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Hickory ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Hickory, NC?
- About $1,011 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $964–$1,147. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Hickory, NC?
- About $893 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $794–$965. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Hickory, NC?
- About $1,183 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $1,019–$1,399. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Hickory, NC?
- About $961 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $601–$961. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Hickory, NC?
- About $1,707 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $1,707–$2,024. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Hickory ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 28603 has the highest typical rent at $1,147 a month, and 28602 the lowest at $964.
- What is the property tax rate in Hickory, NC?
- Owner-occupied homes in Catawba County pay a typical 0.58% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Hickory rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).