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1269 16th St NE, Hickory, NC 28601
Must Have Real Estate is a Hickory company managing single-family homes, apartments, mobile home parks, commercial properties and HOAs in Catawba, Caldwell and Alexander counties, with leasing, tenant placement, rent collection and owner reporting.
In their words: “Whether you have one home or several properties, we coordinate leasing, rent collection, maintenance requests, and owner reporting.”
Review summary: Most reviewers describe a quick-to-respond, hard-working leasing agent and an easy, well-organized rental process.
Serves the Hickory area · no public office address, so no map pin
WNC Management Partners is a property management company serving the Hickory area of North Carolina; its listing gives few further details about the properties or services it handles.
832 2nd Ave NW, Hickory, NC 28601
Allison & White Property Management & Realty is a locally owned Hickory company focused on property management, handling homes, apartments, condos, duplexes, mobile homes and townhomes in Catawba, Caldwell, Burke and Alexander counties.
Review summary: Most reviewers describe a pleasant, easy leasing experience with kind, helpful office staff.
Boyd & Hassell Property Management has served the Catawba Valley since 1968, managing single-family homes and multi-unit properties, mainly in Hickory, with owner disbursements and an owner portal.
In their words: “We have a team of managers who are available to assist you, in fulfilling your rental need.”
4820 1st St NW, Hickory, NC 28601
Premier Rental Property Management is a Hickory company specializing in medium to high-end single-family homes, condos, townhomes and small commercial properties.
Kaylor Realty is a Hickory company in business since July 1978, managing and leasing apartments, houses, townhomes, condos and commercial properties, along with home sales.
In their words: “We manage rental properties, including apartments, houses, townhomes and condominiums.”
Review summary: Reviewers describe friendly, understanding office staff, quick repairs and an easy rental process.
Carolina Heritage Realty is a family-owned Hickory company that has served the Catawba Valley since 1990, managing residential rentals in Hickory, Newton, Conover and Claremont alongside leasing and real estate sales.
In their words: “We specialize in Property Management of residential rental properties in Catawba County.”
Review summary: Most reviewers describe good long-term renting experiences and helpful office staff.
961 11th Ave Blvd SE, Hickory, NC 28602
Scarlett Properties is a Hickory company managing single-family homes, townhomes, condos and commercial properties in Hickory, Charlotte and across North and South Carolina, with leasing, maintenance and online payments.
Review summary: Many reviewers describe professional, responsive and cooperative staff, though a few report poor treatment.
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Rents in Hickory are $116 below the Catawba County typical.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Rent rose in 8 of the last 12 months: +$47 in all since Oct 2025.
Green: rent went up that month. Grey: it went down.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Hickory's typical asking rent is $116 (7.1%) below the county. The gap is shrinking compared with a year ago.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Rents here usually rise most in April, May and June, so those are good months to list your rental.
Average change from the month before, 5 years of data.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Past growth, not a forecast. Rents can go down as well as up. Your own rent depends on the home, its condition and the lease.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
| City | Typical rent | 1 year | Managers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory | $1,522 | +3.2% | 8 |
| Mooresville | $1,675 | +2.0% | 7 |
| Cornelius | $1,796 | +1.0% | 7 |
| Huntersville | $1,903 | +0.6% | 3 |
| Gastonia | $1,483 | +2.2% | 2 |
| Boone | $2,259 | 5 | |
| Kannapolis | $1,578 | +2.7% | 3 |
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, data through September 2026. Managers listed: our directory, October 2026.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024.
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents for fiscal year 2027, Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC MSA. Used to set Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) limits.
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Compare the 8 property management companies in Hickory, Catawba County. Tick up to 3 to see them side by side, then request free quotes from all of them in one step. Highly rated managers based nearby, in Hildebran, are listed below the local companies.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Hickory is $1,522 (September 2026); +3.2% over the past year. About 45% of homes in Hickory are rented, and the rental vacancy rate is 7.4% (Census, 2020-2024).
We list 8 property management companies in Hickory, NC: 7 with an office in the city and 1 that serve the area from elsewhere or without a public office address.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Hickory was $1,522 a month in September 2026, +3.2% on a year earlier.
Over the 5 years Zillow has tracked, asking rents here have risen most in April, May and June. Listing in those months can help, but every property is different.
Fees depend on the company, the property and the services you need, and few companies publish them. Ask for a written quote that lists the monthly fee, leasing fee and any other charges. You can request quotes from up to 3 managers at once on this page.
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