Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 5, 2026
Average rent in
Kannapolis, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on June 5, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Kannapolis rent stands today
Kannapolis, NC rent slipped 5.2% year over year, with a current median of $1,588/month. Renters today are paying $98 less per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent essentially flat as the market holds steady at its recent peak.
Compared to national trends
Kannapolis sits 18.6% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 95 total rentals offering a smaller but accessible market for renters.
Price ranges
Studios in Kannapolis run around $695/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,095/month, 2-bedrooms around $1,250/month, 3-bedrooms around $1,800/month, and 4+ bedrooms around $2,595/month. Houses rent for a median of $1,718/month, while apartments sit at $1,300/month, reflecting varied options across property types.
Neighborhood spotlight
Beaver Pond rents fell 34.9% year over year to $1,777/month across 12 rentals, a much steeper decline than the citywide 5.2% drop. This local cooldown contrasts with 4+ bedroom rents rising 12.6% citywide, showing divergent trends within Kannapolis.
Median rent
Median rent in Kannapolis
$1,588/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Kannapolis is $1,588 per month as of June 2026. This is 19% below the national average rent, or $362 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Kannapolis
95
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Kannapolis rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Kannapolis, NC
Average rent prices in Kannapolis have remained the same over the last month and have decreased 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 $1,300, whereas a house costs $1,717. 1-bedroom apartments in Kannapolis run $1,336 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,265.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $695 |  19% | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,095 | 5% | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $1,250 | 5% | 12% | |
3 bedroom | $1,800 | No Change | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $2,595 | 3% | 12% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Beaver Pond | $1,777 | |
Car Town | $1,525 | |
Centergrove | $1,730 | |
Farm At Riverpointe | $2,247 | |
Forest Park | $1,700 | |
Jamestown | $1,695 | |
Midway East | $1,425 | |
Old Centergrove | $1,622 | |
Old Earnhardt | $1,450 | |
Rainbow Drive | $1,650 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,300 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,245 | 15% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,717 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $615 | 5% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$695
Last 30 days
19%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,095
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
12%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,595
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
12%
Forest Park
Average rent
$1,700
Midway East
Average rent
$1,425
Car Town
Average rent
$1,525
Old Centergrove
Average rent
$1,622
Jamestown
Average rent
$1,695
Beaver Pond
Average rent
$1,777
Centergrove
Average rent
$1,730
Rainbow Drive
Average rent
$1,650
Old Earnhardt
Average rent
$1,450
Farm At Riverpointe
Average rent
$2,247
Apartments
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,245
Last 30 days
15%
Houses
Average rent
$1,717
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$615
Last 30 days
5%
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
19%lower than the national median
4%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Kannapolis, NC is 15% lower than the median rent in Charlotte, NC.
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5%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
$1,000
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Car Town apartment for rent in Kannapolis
2 beds
1 bath
$1,150
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Kannapolis
101 Sibbie Ct #1, Kannapolis, NC 28081
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
House for rent
Available Apr 24
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
House for rent in Kannapolis
419 N East Ave, Kannapolis, NC 28083
3 beds
2 baths
$2,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Kannapolis
0001 Dale Earnhardt Blvd, Kannapolis, NC 28081
3 beds
2 baths
$2,400
House for rent
Available Apr 25
5d+ ago
House for rent in Kannapolis
1004 Valley St, Kannapolis, NC 28081
2 beds
2 baths
$2,200
House for rent
8h ago
Verified
40000 Argento Way, Kannapolis, NC 28081
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,344–$2,070
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
701 Rain Place Ct, Kannapolis, NC 28081
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250–$2,210
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,060
$2,255
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 4
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,625
$2,295
Price drop
House for rent
Available May 29
12h ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$2,255
House for rent
Available Jul 2
12h ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,225
$1,695
Price drop
House for rent
Available May 19
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,065
$1,730
Price drop
House for rent
Available May 7
5d+ ago
Verified
220 Nellie Yale Pl, Kannapolis, NC 28083
4 beds
2.5 baths
$1,899
House for rent
Available May 20
8h ago
Verified
40000 Argento Way, Kannapolis, NC 28081
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,344–$2,070
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
701 Rain Place Ct, Kannapolis, NC 28081
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250–$2,210
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,060
$2,255
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 4
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,625
$2,295
Price drop
House for rent
Available May 29
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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 $1,588 per month as of June 4, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Kannapolis?
Average rent prices in Kannapolis have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.
How does Kannapolis rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Kannapolis is 19% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $362 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Kannapolis?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Kannapolis are Midway East ($1,425/mo), Old Earnhardt ($1,450/mo), and Car Town ($1,525/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?
Kannapolis 1-bedroom apartments averaged around $1,200 per month in 2025, while 2-bedroom units averaged around $1,300 per month. These figures represent the current market rates across the city's rental inventory.
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).