Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 27, 2026
Average rent in
Kernersville, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on May 27, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Kernersville, NC rent slipped 10.6% year over year, with a current median of $1,505/month. Renters today are paying $55 less per month on average than last year, despite a 4.0% month-over-month increase in May 2026.
Compared to national trends
Kernersville sits 22.8% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a more accessible rental market with 56 total rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
In Kernersville, 1-bedroom units rent for $944/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,175/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,968/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,312/month. These ranges show how rent varies by unit size for renters in the area.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 3-bedroom segment in Kernersville rose 6.4% year over year, diverging from the citywide decline. This contrasts with the 4+ bedroom segment, which slipped 6.2%, showing varied trends across bedroom types.
Median rent
Median rent in Kernersville
$1,505/mo
11%vs previous year
The average rent in Kernersville is $1,505 per month as of May 2026. This is 23% below the national average rent, or $445 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Kernersville
56
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Kernersville rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Kernersville, NC
Average rent prices in Kernersville have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 11% 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 $1,150, whereas a house costs $2,085. 1-bedroom apartments in Kernersville run $898 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,125.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $944 |  8% | 10% | |
2 bedroom | $1,175 | 1% | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $1,967 | 4% | 11% | |
4 bedroom | $2,312 | 2% | 7% |
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 | $1,150 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,000 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,085 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $713 | 1% | - |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$944
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
10%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,175
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,967
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
11%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,312
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
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
$1,150
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$2,085
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$713
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
23%lower than the national median
45%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Kernersville, NC is 40% higher than the median rent in Archdale, NC.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
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12%$1,995
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2%$1,355
1%$1,447
1%$1,200
2%$1,500
10%$1,375
47%$1,595
14%$1,200
8%$1,250
31%$1,325
Discover rentals in Kernersville, NC
1d ago
317 Pineview Dr, Kernersville, NC 27284
2 beds
2 baths
$975
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
472 Lindsay St, Kernersville, NC 27284
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$990–$1,565
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Kernersville
2 beds
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Kernersville
2 beds
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Kernersville
2 beds
2 baths
$2,200
Condo for rent
Available Jan 7
2d ago
1341 Ellis Forest Rd, Kernersville, NC 27284
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,299–$3,565
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Kernersville
1 bed
1 bath
$898
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Kernersville
1 bed
1 bath
$898
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
472 Lindsay St, Kernersville, NC 27284
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$990–$1,565
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,950
House for rent
Available Jul 15
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Kernersville
2 beds
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
3h ago
1535 Newbridge Dr, Kernersville, NC 27284
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,508–$2,085
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
472 Lindsay St, Kernersville, NC 27284
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$990–$1,565
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,260
$2,000
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 8
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,150
House for rent
Available Jun 18
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,145
$1,990
Price drop
House for rent
Available May 21
10h ago
Verified
472 Lindsay St, Kernersville, NC 27284
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$990–$1,565
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,260
$2,000
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 8
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,585
$2,340
Price drop
House for rent
Available May 5
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,145
$1,990
Price drop
House for rent
Available May 21
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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 $1,505 per month as of May 23, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Kernersville?
Average rent prices in Kernersville have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 11% since last year.
How does Kernersville rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Kernersville is 23% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $445 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 $60,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Kernersville?
Kernersville's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $950 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,200 monthly. These figures reflect current market conditions with one-bedrooms remaining relatively stable and two-bedrooms experiencing a decline from the previous 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).