County

Average Rent in Caldwell County

Caldwell is a county in North Carolina. It ranks #63 out of 96 for places to rent. Caldwell County is in
the congressional districts of
District 05, District 10 and
the metropolitan areas of
Boone, NC MSA, Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC MSA. Dwellsy has rental data for Caldwell County includes 5 cities and
the zip codes of
28630, 28645, 28638 with places to rent.
The average rent over the last 3 months for places in Caldwell County is $1,366 which represents an increase of 16.36% over the same period.

The most expensive city in Caldwell County to rent places is Blowing Rock, NC with an average rent of $1,663. The least expensive city in Caldwell County to rent places is Hudson, NC with an average rent of $1,124.

The most expensive zip code in Caldwell County to rent places is 28630 with an average rent of $1,560. The least expensive zip code in Caldwell County to rent places is 28638 with an average rent of $1,124.

Rental Price Comparison

The average rent for places in county Caldwell currently stands at $1,366.
In comparison, places in the largest city, specifically Hickory, is more expensive, with an average rent of $1,541. This represents a difference of +13% when compared to Caldwell.
Meanwhile, in the average state of North Carolina, the average rent for the same type of housing is $1,694, showing a more expensive of +24% from our subject location.
On a national scale, the average rent for a similar places across the United States is $1,859. This constitutes a more expensive by +36% when compared to the rent in Caldwell.
$1,366
Caldwell
VS
$1,541
+13%
Hickory, city
$1,694
+24%
NC, state
$1,859
+36%
USA, us

Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated May 31 2026

Cities in Caldwell County

Zip Codes in Caldwell County

28630$1,560
28645$1,438
28638$1,124