Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 21, 2026
Average rent in
Kannapolis, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on July 21, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Kannapolis rent stands today
Kannapolis, NC rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,600/month. Month over month, rent cooled 3.3%, reflecting a recent pullback from the peak of $1,695/month in May 2026.
Compared to national trends
Kannapolis sits 17.7% more affordable than the $1,945/month national median, with 89 total rentals offering a smaller but accessible market for renters.
Price ranges
Studios in Kannapolis rent for $722/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,000/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,300/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,800/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,448/month. Houses command a median of $1,785/month while apartments run $1,292/month, with houses comprising 77.3% of total rentals.
Neighborhood spotlight
Centergrove rents fell 40.4% year over year to $1,350/month across 12 rentals, and Wellington Chase rents declined 33.3% to $2,135/month across 14 rentals. These drops contrast with the citywide flat trend, showing localized cooldowns in these neighborhoods.
Median rent
Median rent in Kannapolis
$1,600/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Kannapolis is $1,600 per month as of July 2026. This is 18% below the national average rent, or $345 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Kannapolis
89
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 remained the same 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 $1,292, whereas a house costs $1,785. 1-bedroom apartments in Kannapolis run $1,318 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,285.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $722 |  2% | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,000 |  1% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,300 | No Change | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,800 | 3% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $2,447 | 4% | 4% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Car Town | $1,485 | |
Centergrove | $1,350 | |
Farm At Riverpointe | $2,299 | |
Forest Park | $1,500 | |
Jamestown | $1,445 | |
Midway East | $1,350 | |
Old Centergrove | $1,550 | |
Old Earnhardt | $1,351 | |
Rainbow Drive | $1,705 | |
Wellington Chase | $2,134 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,292 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,200 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $1,785 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $640 | 9% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$722
Last 30 days
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,447
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
4%
Forest Park
Average rent
$1,500
Old Centergrove
Average rent
$1,550
Car Town
Average rent
$1,485
Midway East
Average rent
$1,350
Jamestown
Average rent
$1,445
Farm At Riverpointe
Average rent
$2,299
Centergrove
Average rent
$1,350
Wellington Chase
Average rent
$2,134
Old Earnhardt
Average rent
$1,351
Rainbow Drive
Average rent
$1,705
Apartments
Average rent
$1,292
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$1,785
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$640
Last 30 days
9%
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
18%lower than the national median
5%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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2%Discover rentals in Kannapolis, NC
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
4d ago
1404 Oakwood Ave, Kannapolis, NC 28081
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Kannapolis
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Kannapolis
1484 Dale Earnhardt Blvd #121, Kannapolis, NC 28083
Studio
0 baths
$2,800
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 4
5d+ ago
Farm at Riverpointe house for rent in Kannapolis
10848 Tailwater St, Kannapolis, NC 28036
3 beds
3 baths
$2,600
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Kannapolis
506 S Main St #NA, Kannapolis, NC 28081
3 beds
2 baths
$2,500
House for rent
Available Jul 15
2d ago
Verified
40000 Argento Way, Kannapolis, NC 28081
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,336–$2,596
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
40000 Argento Way, Kannapolis, NC 28081
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,336–$2,596
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
701 Rain Place Ct, Kannapolis, NC 28081
2 beds
1 bath
$1,265–$2,120
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,810
House for rent
Available Sep 18
8h ago
Verified
1590 Matthew Allen Cir, Kannapolis, NC 28081
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,895
House for rent
Available Jul 30
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,910
$1,720
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 17
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,900
$1,705
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$2,125
$1,945
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 23
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,775
House for rent
Available Aug 3
2d ago
Verified
40000 Argento Way, Kannapolis, NC 28081
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,336–$2,596
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
701 Rain Place Ct, Kannapolis, NC 28081
2 beds
1 bath
$1,265–$2,120
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,910
$1,720
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 17
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,900
$1,705
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 1
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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 $1,600 per month as of July 18, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Kannapolis?
Average rent prices in Kannapolis have decreased by 3% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Kannapolis rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Kannapolis is 18% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $345 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Kannapolis?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Kannapolis are Midway East ($1,350/mo), Centergrove ($1,350/mo), and Old Earnhardt ($1,351/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?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Kannapolis average around $1,250/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,340/month.
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).