Bedroom count
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Last updated on September 4, 2026
Average rent in
Kannapolis, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on September 4, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Kannapolis rent stands today
Kannapolis, NC rent rose 5.3% year over year to a current median of $1,695/month. The $15 per month difference from last year is negligible. Rent reached the peak level this month after a recent trough in January 2026.
Compared to national trends
Kannapolis is 11.3% more affordable than the $1,910/month national median. The market has 100 total rentals, mostly houses, making it a smaller market with value-oriented options for renters.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studio rents in Kannapolis are $2,315/month, 1-bedrooms rent for $1,152/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,295/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,800/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,498/month. This range reflects the diversity of bedroom sizes available to renters.
Neighborhood spotlight
Centergrove rents fell 24.5% year over year to $1,400/month across 13 rentals, while Wellington Chase dropped 24.0% to $2,200/month. These declines contrast with the citywide 5.3% rent increase and show localized softness in these neighborhoods.
Median rent
Median rent in Kannapolis
$1,695/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Kannapolis is $1,695 per month as of August 2026. This is 11% below the national average rent, or $215 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Kannapolis
100
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Kannapolis rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Kannapolis, NC
Average rent prices in Kannapolis have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Kannapolis, NC
Rent prices in Kannapolis vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Kannapolis is $1,334, whereas a house costs $1,799. 1-bedroom apartments in Kannapolis run $1,411 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,305.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,315 | 3% | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,152 | 4% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,295 | No Change | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,799 |  1% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $2,497 | 2% | 9% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Car Town | $1,602 | |
Centergrove | $1,400 | |
Farm At Riverpointe | $2,495 | |
Forest Park | $1,762 | |
Jamestown | $1,655 | |
Midway East | $1,295 | |
Midway West | $1,775 | |
Old Centergrove | $1,650 | |
Rainbow Drive | $1,770 | |
Wellington Chase | $2,200 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,334 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,222 | 14% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,799 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $885 | 2% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,315
Last 30 days
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,152
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,295
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,799
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,497
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
9%
Midway East
Average rent
$1,295
Centergrove
Average rent
$1,400
Farm At Riverpointe
Average rent
$2,495
Old Centergrove
Average rent
$1,650
Jamestown
Average rent
$1,655
Car Town
Average rent
$1,602
Forest Park
Average rent
$1,762
Midway West
Average rent
$1,775
Wellington Chase
Average rent
$2,200
Rainbow Drive
Average rent
$1,770
Apartments
Average rent
$1,334
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,222
Last 30 days
14%
Houses
Average rent
$1,799
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$885
Last 30 days
2%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Kannapolis, NC, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Kannapolis, NC compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Kannapolis and Charlotte by all bedroom counts and property types.
Kannapolis
11%lower than the national median
3%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Kannapolis, NC is 9% lower than the median rent in Charlotte, NC.
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3%Discover rentals in Kannapolis, NC
5d+ ago
1404 Oakwood Ave, Kannapolis, NC 28081
2 beds
1 bath
$900–$1,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Kannapolis
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Kannapolis
2 beds
1 bath
$975
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Klondale Avenue Ext., Kannapolis, NC 28081
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
18h ago
House for rent in Kannapolis
5 beds
4.5 baths
$4,300
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Kannapolis
Studio
0 baths
$2,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Farm at Riverpointe house for rent in Kannapolis
10848 Tailwater St, Kannapolis, NC 28036
3 beds
3 baths
$2,450
House for rent
5d+ ago
Farm at Riverpointe house for rent in Kannapolis
10848 Tailwater St, Kannapolis, NC 28036
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,450
House for rent
29m ago
Verified
40000 Argento Way, Kannapolis, NC 28081
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,307–$2,242
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
701 Rain Place Ct, Kannapolis, NC 28081
2 beds
1 bath
$1,245–$2,153
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,330
House for rent
Available Sep 14
2d ago
Verified
200 S Main St, Kannapolis, NC 28081
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,500–$1,795
Apartment for rent
29m ago
Verified
40000 Argento Way, Kannapolis, NC 28081
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,307–$2,242
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,330
House for rent
Available Sep 14
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,755
House for rent
Available Sep 14
5h ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,810
$1,680
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 24
29m ago
Verified
40000 Argento Way, Kannapolis, NC 28081
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,307–$2,242
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
701 Rain Place Ct, Kannapolis, NC 28081
2 beds
1 bath
$1,245–$2,153
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
200 S Main St, Kannapolis, NC 28081
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,500–$1,795
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1425 Tygress Dr, Kannapolis, NC 28081
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,255
$2,190
Price drop
House for rent
Available Oct 5
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Frequently asked questions for Kannapolis, NC
Quick answers to common questions about the Kannapolis rental market.
How much is rent in Kannapolis?
The average rent in Kannapolis is $1,695 per month as of August 29, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Kannapolis?
Average rent prices in Kannapolis have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.
How does Kannapolis rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Kannapolis is 11% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $215 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Kannapolis?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Kannapolis are Midway East ($1,295/mo), Centergrove ($1,400/mo), and Car Town ($1,602/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Kannapolis?
To comfortably afford rent in Kannapolis, you'd need to earn approximately $68,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Kannapolis?
December and January offer the best opportunities for apartment hunting in Kannapolis, with January seeing the lowest rents and December being the least competitive month with lower demand from other renters.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).