Last updated on August 5, 2026

Average rent in
Kings Mountain, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Kings Mountain

$1,424/mo

decreased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in Kings Mountain is $1,424 per month as of August 2026. This is 27% below the national average rent, or $516 less per month.

$1.22

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Kings Mountain

12

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Kings Mountain rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Kings Mountain, NC, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Kings Mountain, NC

Average rent prices in Kings Mountain have increased by 7% 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 Kings Mountain, NC

Rent prices in Kings Mountain vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Kings Mountain is $1,062, whereas a house costs $1,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Kings Mountain run $1,075 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $950.

Listings

1 bedroom

$800

10%

30%

2 bedroom

$1,050

3%

1%

3 bedroom

$1,600

2%

16%

4 bedroom

$2,140

19%

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$800

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

30%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,050

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

16%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,140

Last 30 days

19%

Last year

11%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Kings Mountain, 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 Kings Mountain, NC compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Kings Mountain and Belmont by all bedroom counts and property types.

Kings Mountain

Median rent price$1,424
decreased by27%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,839
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Kings Mountain, NC is 23% lower than the median rent in Belmont, NC.

Discover rentals in Kings Mountain, NC

1000 1st St - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in Kings Mountain

Apartment for rent

143 Yarbro Rd #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Kings Mountain

MANUFACTURED - Kings Mountain, NC

143 Yarbro Rd #2, Kings Mountain, NC 28086

3 beds

2 baths

$1,185

Apartment for rent

2034 Shelby Rd Trlr - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

4d ago

House for rent in Kings Mountain

Newer Mobile Home for Rent in Kings Mountain

2034 Shelby Rd Trlr, Kings Mountain, NC 28086

3 beds

2 baths

$1,250

House for rent

1306 Northwoods Dr - Photo 1 of 1

14h ago

House for rent in Kings Mountain

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Kings Mountain, NC

Quick answers to common questions about the Kings Mountain rental market.

How much is rent in Kings Mountain?

The average rent in Kings Mountain is $1,424 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Kings Mountain?

Average rent prices in Kings Mountain have increased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 11% since last year.

How does Kings Mountain rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Kings Mountain is 27% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $516 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Kings Mountain?

To comfortably afford rent in Kings Mountain, you'd need to earn approximately $57,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Kings Mountain?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Kings Mountain average around $1,410/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,080/month.

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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