Last updated on June 17, 2026

Average rent in
King, NC

Median rent

Median rent in King

$1,395/mo

increased by17%

vs previous year

The average rent in King is $1,395 per month as of June 2026. This is 28% below the national average rent, or $555 less per month.

$1.35

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in King

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of King rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in King, NC

Average rent prices in King have decreased by 13% over the last month and have increased by 17% 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 $1,022, whereas a house costs $1,717. 1-bedroom apartments in King run $1,020 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,000.

Listings

Studio

$1,471

-

20%

1 bedroom

$940

No Change

-

2 bedroom

$1,200

6%

19%

3 bedroom

$1,675

33%

6%

4 bedroom

$2,325

6%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$1,471

Last year

20%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$940

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

19%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,675

Last 30 days

33%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,325

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

5%

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

Median rent price$1,395
decreased by28%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,200
decreased by38%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in King, NC is 16% higher than the median rent in Belews Creek, NC.

Discover rentals in King, NC

205 N Main St #F - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in King

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

5595 Nc 66 Hwy S - Photo 1 of 1

8h ago

Apartment for rent in King

5595 Nc 66 Hwy S, King, NC 27021

4 beds

2 baths

$1,500

Apartment for rent

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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 $1,395 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in King?

Average rent prices in King have decreased by 13% over the last month and have increased by 17% since last year.

How does King rent compare to the national average?

Rent in King is 28% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $555 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 $56,000/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).

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