Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 2, 2026
Average rent in
King, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on November 2, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in King
$1,750/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in King is $1,750 per month as of October 2026. This is 8% below the national average rent, or $150 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in King
18
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of King rentals at each price point
Rent trends in King, NC
Average rent prices in King have decreased by 45% over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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
King, NC
Rent prices in King vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in King is $995, whereas a house costs $1,865. 1-bedroom apartments in King run $966 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,025.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,795 | - |  47% | |
1 bedroom | $990 | No Change | 16% | |
2 bedroom | $1,191 | 5% | 27% | |
3 bedroom | $1,850 | 62% | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $2,065 | 18% | No Change |
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 King, NC.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $995 | 5% | 10% | |
Condos | $1,350 | No Change | 36% | |
Houses | $1,865 | 20% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,795
Last year
47%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$990
Last year
16%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,191
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
27%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
62%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,065
Last 30 days
18%
Last year
No Change
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 King, NC.
Apartments
Average rent
$995
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
10%
Condos
Average rent
$1,350
Last year
36%
Houses
Average rent
$1,865
Last 30 days
20%
Last year
No Change
The table above reflects average rent prices in King, 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 King, NC compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in King and Belews Creek by all bedroom counts and property types.
King
8%lower than the national median
45%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in King, NC is 67% higher than the median rent in Belews Creek, NC.
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13%Discover rentals in King, NC
4d ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,620
Price dropped $330Additional 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 6
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in King
205 N Main St #H, King, NC 27021
2 beds
1 bath
$900
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
Verified
5 beds
3 baths
$2,255
Price dropped $110Additional 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 27
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in King
205 N Main St #H, King, NC 27021
2 beds
1 bath
$900
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
4d ago
215 215 - 217 Ingram Drive, King, NC 27021
2 beds
1 bath
$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
4d ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,620
Price dropped $330Additional 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 6
4d ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,620
Price dropped $330Additional 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 6
5d+ ago
Verified
5 beds
3 baths
$2,255
Price dropped $110Additional 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 27
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Frequently asked questions for King, NC
Quick answers to common questions about the King rental market.
How much is rent in King?
The average rent in King is $1,750 per month as of October 31, 2026.
Is rent up or down in King?
Average rent prices in King have decreased by 45% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.
How does King rent compare to the national average?
Rent in King is 8% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $150 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in King?
To comfortably afford rent in King, you'd need to earn approximately $70,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).