Last updated on September 19, 2026

Average rent in
Kings Mountain, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Kings Mountain

$1,650/mo

decreased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Kings Mountain is $1,650 per month as of September 2026. This is 13% below the national average rent, or $250 less per month.

$1.37

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Kings Mountain

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Kings Mountain rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Kings Mountain, NC

Average rent prices in Kings Mountain have decreased by 17% over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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 $989, whereas a house costs $1,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Kings Mountain run $850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $875.

Listings

1 bedroom

$850

4%

45%

2 bedroom

$1,212

1%

16%

3 bedroom

$1,732

4%

12%

4 bedroom

$2,195

9%

12%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$850

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

45%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,212

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

16%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,732

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

12%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,195

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

12%

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$1,650
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,695
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Kings Mountain, NC is 3% lower than the median rent in Belmont, NC.

Discover rentals in Kings Mountain, NC

Chesterfield Court - Photo 1 of 1

3h ago

8.8

Very good

Chesterfield Court

Chesterfield Ct, Kings Mountain, NC 28086

1–4 beds

1 bath

$700–$1,050

48 Julian Street - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.1

Very good

48 Julian Street

48 Julian St, Kings Mountain, NC 28086

2 beds

1 bath

$975

2034 Shelby Rd #TRL3 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

House for rent in Kings Mountain

Newer Mobile Home for Rent in Kings Mountain

2034 Shelby Rd #TRL3, Kings Mountain, NC 28086

3 beds

2 baths

$1,250

803 Phillips Dr - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

House for rent in Kings Mountain

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,595

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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 $1,650 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Kings Mountain?

Average rent prices in Kings Mountain have decreased by 17% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.

How does Kings Mountain rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Kings Mountain is 13% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $250 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 $66,000/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?

February offers the lowest rents in Kings Mountain, running about 20% below September's peak pricing. Timing your apartment search for late winter can help you secure better rates compared to fall moves.

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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