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Last updated on July 11, 2026
Average rent in
Knightdale, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on July 11, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
Where Knightdale rent stands today
Knightdale, NC rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,999/month matching the city's peak. Month-to-month rent is unchanged, reflecting stability in the market for total rentals.
Compared to national trends
Knightdale's median rent of $1,999/month is 2.5% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median. This positions Knightdale as a market with rents slightly above average for renters seeking options in smaller metros.
Price ranges
Studios in Knightdale rent for $2,115/month while 1-bedrooms are at $945/month and 3-bedrooms at $1,950/month. Houses command a median rent of $2,045/month compared to $1,275/month for apartments, reflecting distinct price tiers.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 1-bedroom segment in Knightdale has cooled by 17.8% year over year, diverging from the broadly flat citywide trend. This decline contrasts with stability in other bedroom tiers and shows a unique shift for smaller units.
Median rent
Median rent in Knightdale
$1,999/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Knightdale is $1,999 per month as of July 2026. This is 3% above the national average rent, or $49 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Knightdale
60
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Knightdale rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Knightdale, NC
Average rent prices in Knightdale have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 1% 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
Knightdale, NC
Rent prices in Knightdale vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Knightdale is $1,275, whereas a house costs $2,045. 1-bedroom apartments in Knightdale run $1,177 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,275.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,115 |  2% | - | |
1 bedroom | $945 | 1% | 21% | |
2 bedroom | $1,319 | 1% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,950 | 1% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,287 | 3% | 5% |
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 Knightdale, NC.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,275 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,045 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $924 | 8% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,115
Last 30 days
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$945
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
21%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,319
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,287
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
5%
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 Knightdale, NC.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,275
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$2,045
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$924
Last 30 days
8%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Knightdale, 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 Knightdale, NC compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Knightdale and Cary by all bedroom counts and property types.
Knightdale
3%higher than the national median
8%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Knightdale, NC is 5% lower than the median rent in Cary, NC.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$2,100
4%$1,860
3%$2,030
2%$1,975
3%$1,995
5%$2,637
10%$1,775
1%$2,100
6%$1,525
5%$2,050
5%$1,895
2%$1,875
6%Discover rentals in Knightdale, NC
2d ago
335 Railroad St, Knightdale, NC 27545
2 beds
1 bath
$1,195–$1,295
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Knightdale
1600 Stone Stream Dr #85VW, Knightdale, NC 27545
3 beds
2 baths
$1,400
House for rent
Available May 26
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Knightdale
619 Laurens Way, Knightdale, NC 27545
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,695
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Knightdale
3 beds
2 baths
$1,700
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,630
House for rent
Available Aug 19
2d ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,775
$2,470
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 22
4d ago
Townhouse for rent in Knightdale
7906 Flatrock Park Dr, Knightdale, NC 27545
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,350
House for rent
Available Jul 6
3d ago
House for rent in Knightdale
3 beds
2 baths
$2,300
House for rent
22h ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,410
House for rent
Available Jul 10
2d ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$2,395
$2,130
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 23
3d ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,325
$2,240
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 31
3d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,285
House for rent
Available Sep 8
2d ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$2,395
$2,130
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 23
3d ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,325
$2,240
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 31
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,980
$1,880
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 11
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,375
$2,190
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 18
2d ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$2,395
$2,130
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 23
3d ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,325
$2,240
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 31
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,980
$1,880
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 11
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,995
$1,800
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 12
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Frequently asked questions for Knightdale, NC
Quick answers to common questions about the Knightdale rental market.
How much is rent in Knightdale?
The average rent in Knightdale is $1,999 per month as of July 4, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Knightdale?
Average rent prices in Knightdale have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.
How does Knightdale rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Knightdale is 3% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $49 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Knightdale?
To comfortably afford rent in Knightdale, you'd need to earn approximately $80,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Knightdale?
Knightdale's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,400 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,300 monthly. Two-bedroom apartments represent better value, accounting for 14% of the rental inventory compared to just 8% for one-bedroom units.
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).