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Last updated on August 26, 2026
Average rent in
Knightdale, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on August 26, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
Where Knightdale rent stands today
Knightdale, NC rent rose 10.6% year over year, with a current median of $2,040/month. Renters today are paying $126 more per month on average than last year, reaching the peak rent level in August 2026.
Compared to national trends
Knightdale is 6.0% more expensive than the $1,925/month national median, with a small total rental inventory of 70 units dominated by houses. This reflects a market with limited options for renters.
Price ranges
The rental market is dominated by houses, which have a median rent of $2,060/month, while apartments are priced at $1,344/month. Bedroom medians range from $800/month for 1-bedrooms to $2,195/month for 4+ bedrooms, with 3-bedrooms representing the largest share of rentals.
Median rent
Median rent in Knightdale
$2,040/mo
11%vs previous year
The average rent in Knightdale is $2,040 per month as of August 2026. This is 6% above the national average rent, or $115 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Knightdale
70
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Knightdale rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Knightdale, NC
Average rent prices in Knightdale have increased 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 $1,343, whereas a house costs $2,060. 1-bedroom apartments in Knightdale run $1,201 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,275.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,115 |  2% | - | |
1 bedroom | $800 | No Change | 37% | |
2 bedroom | $1,275 | 1% | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $1,945 | No Change | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $2,195 | 4% | 2% |
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 | $1,343 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,060 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $850 | 12% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,115
Last 30 days
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$800
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
37%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,275
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,945
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,195
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
2%
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
$1,343
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$2,060
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$850
Last 30 days
12%
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
6%higher than the national median
9%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Knightdale, NC is 3% lower than the median rent in Cary, NC.
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3%Discover rentals in Knightdale, NC
1d ago
House for rent in Knightdale
1309 Cross Stream Dr #10VW, Knightdale, NC 27545
2 beds
2 baths
$1,200
House for rent
Available Aug 21
1d 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
5629 Oakdale Rd, Knightdale, NC 27545
3 beds
2 baths
$1,600
Apartment for rent
14h ago
House for rent in Knightdale
207 Meadow Run, Knightdale, NC 27545
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,625
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Knightdale
5077 Stonewood Pines Dr, Knightdale, NC 27545
5 beds
3.5 baths
$3,975
House for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Knightdale
4 beds
0.5 baths
$3,110
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 22
5d+ ago
House for rent in Knightdale
685 685 Popedale Road, Knightdale, NC 27545
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,110
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Knightdale
685 Popedale Rd, Knightdale, NC 27545
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,745
House for rent
2d ago
Verified
4 beds
3.5 baths
$2,325
House for rent
Available Oct 26
2d ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$2,020
House for rent
Available Aug 14
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,120
House for rent
Available Aug 19
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,810
$2,005
Price drop
House for rent
Available Oct 9
2d ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$2,020
House for rent
Available Aug 14
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,150
House for rent
Available Aug 13
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,075
$1,920
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 13
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,890
$2,060
Price drop
House for rent
Available Sep 18
2d ago
Verified
4 beds
3.5 baths
$2,325
House for rent
Available Oct 26
2d ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$2,020
House for rent
Available Aug 14
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,810
$2,005
Price drop
House for rent
Available Oct 9
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,075
$1,920
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 13
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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 $2,040 per month as of August 22, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Knightdale?
Average rent prices in Knightdale have increased 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 6% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $115 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 $82,000/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).