Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 12, 2026
Average rent in
Kernersville, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on October 12, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Kernersville, NC rent slipped 11.7% year over year, with a current median of $1,524/month. Renters today are paying $8 less per month on average than last year.
Compared to national trends
Kernersville sits 19.8% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a more accessible market for renters seeking value in North Carolina.
Rent ranges by bedroom
In Kernersville, 1-bedroom units rent for $923/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,123/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,897/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,150/month.
Price ranges
Houses in Kernersville command a median rent of $1,950/month, while apartments rent for $1,123/month. Apartments make up 26.6% of total rentals, and houses account for 65.6%.
Median rent
Median rent in Kernersville
$1,524/mo
12%vs previous year
The average rent in Kernersville is $1,524 per month as of October 2026. This is 20% below the national average rent, or $376 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Kernersville
59
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Kernersville rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Kernersville, NC
Average rent prices in Kernersville have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 12% 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
Kernersville, NC
Rent prices in Kernersville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Kernersville is $1,123, whereas a house costs $1,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Kernersville run $923 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,161.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $923 | No Change |  4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,123 | No Change | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,897 | 2% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,150 | No Change | 4% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Kernersville, NC.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,123 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,195 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,950 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $762 | 1% | - |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$923
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,123
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,897
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,150
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Kernersville, NC.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,123
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,195
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$762
Last 30 days
1%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Kernersville, 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 Kernersville, NC compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Kernersville and Archdale by all bedroom counts and property types.
Kernersville
20%lower than the national median
38%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Kernersville, NC is 30% higher than the median rent in Archdale, NC.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,175
11%$1,895
3%$1,395
2%$1,250
8%$1,897
16%$1,795
5%$1,950
1%$1,560
24%$1,700
5%$1,200
11%$1,195
11%$1,332
2%Discover rentals in Kernersville, NC
15h ago
515 Springbrook Dr, Kernersville, NC 27284
1–3 beds
1 bath
$923–$1,323
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
317 Pineview Dr, Kernersville, NC 27284
2 beds
2 baths
$950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Kernersville
2 beds
2 baths
$975
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.Condo for rent
Available Oct 15
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Kernersville
2 beds
2 baths
$975
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,655
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 14
5d+ ago
House for rent in Kernersville
7458 Buckview Ct, Kernersville, NC 27284
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,430
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 Dec 1
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,350
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 18
1d ago
Verified
472 Lindsay St, Kernersville, NC 27284
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,009–$1,364
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 3-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$2,060
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 Sep 30
15h ago
515 Springbrook Dr, Kernersville, NC 27284
1–3 beds
1 bath
$923–$1,323
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
1535 Newbridge Dr, Kernersville, NC 27284
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,309–$2,194
Price droppedAdditional 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
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$2,060
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 Sep 30
4d ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,080
Price dropped $345Additional 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
4d ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,880
Price dropped $220Additional 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 12
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,865
Price dropped $205Additional 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 Sep 8
4d ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,080
Price dropped $345Additional 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
4d ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,880
Price dropped $220Additional 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 12
4d ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,130
Price dropped $490Additional 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 Sep 4
4d ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,435
Price dropped $190Additional 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 Sep 3
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Frequently asked questions for Kernersville, NC
Quick answers to common questions about the Kernersville rental market.
How much is rent in Kernersville?
The average rent in Kernersville is $1,524 per month as of October 10, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Kernersville?
Average rent prices in Kernersville have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 12% since last year.
How does Kernersville rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Kernersville is 20% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $376 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Kernersville?
To comfortably afford rent in Kernersville, you'd need to earn approximately $61,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Kernersville?
March offers the lowest rents in Kernersville, running approximately 16% below September prices, which see the highest rents of the year.
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).