Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 12, 2026
Average rent in
Knightdale, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on October 12, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Knightdale rent stands today
Knightdale, NC rent rose 10.8% year over year, with a current median of $1,995/month. Renters today are paying $189 more per month on average than last year despite a 2.3% month-over-month decline.
Compared to national trends
Knightdale runs 5.0% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a slightly pricier market with a total of 70 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Knightdale's rental inventory is mostly houses at $2,045/month, with apartments at $1,370/month. Bedroom medians range from $1,005/month for 1-bed units to $2,258/month for 4+ bedrooms, reflecting the dominance of larger homes in the market.
Median rent
Median rent in Knightdale
$1,995/mo
11%vs previous year
The average rent in Knightdale is $1,995 per month as of October 2026. This is 5% above the national average rent, or $95 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Knightdale
70
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Knightdale rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Knightdale, NC
Average rent prices in Knightdale have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased 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
Knightdale, NC
Rent prices in Knightdale vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Knightdale is $1,370, whereas a house costs $2,045. 1-bedroom apartments in Knightdale run $1,215 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,370.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,115 |  2% | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,005 | No Change | 19% | |
2 bedroom | $1,360 | 5% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $1,925 | 3% | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $2,257 | 1% | 7% |
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 | $1,370 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,045 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $995 | 4% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,115
Last 30 days
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,005
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
19%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,360
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,925
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,257
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
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
$1,370
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$2,045
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$995
Last 30 days
4%
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
5%higher than the national median
9%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Knightdale, NC is 4% lower than the median rent in Cary, NC.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,079
5%$1,800
3%$1,965
2%$1,925
2%$1,995
$2,495
20%$1,725
1%$2,125
$1,595
4%$2,022
2%$1,950
8%$1,890
Discover rentals in Knightdale, NC
2d ago
335 Railroad St, Knightdale, NC 27545
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,360–$1,460
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Knightdale
1600 Stone Stream Dr #85VW, Knightdale, NC 27545
3 beds
2 baths
$1,400
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.House for rent
Available May 26
5d+ ago
House for rent in Knightdale
3601 Golden Valley Dr #2VW, Knightdale, NC 27545
3 beds
2 baths
$1,400
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.House for rent
Available Oct 26
5d+ ago
House for rent in Knightdale
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,550
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Knightdale
5077 Stonewood Pines Dr, Knightdale, NC 27545
5 beds
3.5 baths
$3,500
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.House for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Knightdale
4 beds
3 baths
$3,199
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Knightdale
685 Popedale Rd, Knightdale, NC 27545
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,860
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Knightdale
207 Hickory Plains Rd, Knightdale, NC 27545
4 beds
3.5 baths
$2,800
Additional 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 27
2d ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$1,960
Price dropped $180Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Sep 22
4d ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,095
Price dropped $140Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Sep 21
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$2,095
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 19
5d+ ago
Verified
5 beds
2.5 baths
$2,655
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Nov 30
4d ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,095
Price dropped $140Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Sep 21
5d+ ago
Verified
5 beds
2.5 baths
$2,655
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Nov 30
2d ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$1,960
Price dropped $180Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Sep 22
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$1,835
Price dropped $300Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Sep 3
2d ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$1,960
Price dropped $180Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Sep 22
4d ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,095
Price dropped $140Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Sep 21
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$1,835
Price dropped $300Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Sep 3
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
3.5 baths
$2,190
Price dropped $90Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 26
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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 $1,995 per month as of October 10, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Knightdale?
Average rent prices in Knightdale have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 11% since last year.
How does Knightdale rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Knightdale is 5% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $95 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?
August offers the best rental deals in Knightdale, with rents running about 6% lower than January, which sees the highest prices of the year.
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).