Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 19, 2026
Average rent in
Kannapolis, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on October 19, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Kannapolis rent stands today
Kannapolis, NC rent rose 2.7% year over year, with a current median of $1,595/month. Renters today are paying $22 more per month on average than last year, though rents slipped 2.7% month over month after peaking recently near $1,695/month.
Compared to national trends
Kannapolis is 16.1% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median. With 107 total rentals dominated by houses, it is a smaller market offering value for renters seeking more space.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios rent for $1,795/month, 1-bedrooms and 2-bedrooms are near $1,200/month, 3-bedrooms are $1,710/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,500/month. The 4+ bedroom segment rose 11.4% year over year, diverging from the citywide trend.
Neighborhood spotlight
Wellington Chase rents fell 20.9% year over year to $2,135/month across 21 rentals. This decline contrasts with the citywide 2.7% rent increase, showing a localized cooldown in this neighborhood.
Median rent
Median rent in Kannapolis
$1,595/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Kannapolis is $1,595 per month as of October 2026. This is 16% below the national average rent, or $305 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Kannapolis
107
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Kannapolis rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Kannapolis, NC
Average rent prices in Kannapolis have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $1,245, whereas a house costs $1,695. 1-bedroom apartments in Kannapolis run $1,500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,195.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,795 | 11% | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,195 | 7% | 15% | |
2 bedroom | $1,200 |  4% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,710 | 4% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,500 | 2% | 19% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Car Town | $1,447 | |
Centergrove | $1,595 | |
Farm At Riverpointe | $2,390 | |
Forest Park | $1,762 | |
Jamestown | $1,680 | |
Midway East | $1,275 | |
Midway West | $1,555 | |
Old Centergrove | $1,595 | |
Rainbow Drive | $1,565 | |
Wellington Chase | $2,135 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,245 | 2% | 14% | |
Condos | $1,200 | 2% | 22% | |
Houses | $1,695 | 7% | 22% | |
Rooms | $640 | 11% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,795
Last 30 days
11%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,195
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
15%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,710
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
19%
Old Centergrove
Average rent
$1,595
Forest Park
Average rent
$1,762
Midway West
Average rent
$1,555
Midway East
Average rent
$1,275
Farm At Riverpointe
Average rent
$2,390
Jamestown
Average rent
$1,680
Centergrove
Average rent
$1,595
Car Town
Average rent
$1,447
Rainbow Drive
Average rent
$1,565
Wellington Chase
Average rent
$2,135
Apartments
Average rent
$1,245
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
14%
Condos
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
22%
Houses
Average rent
$1,695
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
22%
Rooms
Average rent
$640
Last 30 days
11%
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
16%lower than the national median
3%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Kannapolis, NC is 14% lower than the median rent in Charlotte, NC.
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1%$2,150
6%Discover rentals in Kannapolis, NC
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Kannapolis
2 beds
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Kannapolis
2 beds
1 bath
$900
Price dropped $75House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Kannapolis
2 beds
1 bath
$925
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Sherwood Dr, Kannapolis, NC 28081
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000–$1,075
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Farm at Riverpointe house for rent in Kannapolis
3338 Linetender Dr #NA, Kannapolis, NC 28036
5 beds
4.5 baths
$3,900
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 4
2d ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,780
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 30
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
1d ago
Verified
40000 Argento Way, Kannapolis, NC 28081
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,490–$8,377
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
701 Rain Place Ct, Kannapolis, NC 28081
2 beds
1 bath
$1,225–$2,107
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
200 S Main St, Kannapolis, NC 28081
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,925–$2,109
Price droppedTotal Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,780
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 30
1d ago
Verified
40000 Argento Way, Kannapolis, NC 28081
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,490–$8,377
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,665
Price dropped $130Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 14
3d ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,465
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Nov 7
3d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,625
Price dropped $145Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 5
1d ago
Verified
40000 Argento Way, Kannapolis, NC 28081
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,490–$8,377
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
701 Rain Place Ct, Kannapolis, NC 28081
2 beds
1 bath
$1,225–$2,107
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
200 S Main St, Kannapolis, NC 28081
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,925–$2,109
Price droppedTotal Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1425 Tygress Dr, Kannapolis, NC 28081
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,135
Price dropped $110Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 8
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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 $1,595 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Kannapolis?
Average rent prices in Kannapolis have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.
How does Kannapolis rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Kannapolis is 16% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $305 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Kannapolis?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Kannapolis are Midway East ($1,275/mo), Car Town ($1,447/mo), and Midway West ($1,555/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Kannapolis?
To comfortably afford rent in Kannapolis, you'd need to earn approximately $64,000/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).