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Last updated on May 25, 2026
Average rent in
Knightdale, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on May 25, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Knightdale, NC rent rose 2.6% year over year to a current median of $1,970/month. The $24 monthly difference from last year is negligible. The median rent is at the peak level of $1,945/month reached this month, indicating rents have returned to their highest recent point.
Compared to national trends
Knightdale is 1.0% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, positioning it as a market close to the national average with a total of 55 rentals available.
Price ranges
Knightdale rents range from $800/month for 1-bedroom units to $2,295/month for 4+ bedrooms, with studios at $2,115/month and 3-bedrooms at $1,948/month. Houses rent for $2,000/month, while apartments are priced at $1,285/month, reflecting the dominance of houses in the inventory.
Median rent
Median rent in Knightdale
$1,970/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Knightdale is $1,970 per month as of May 2026. This is 1% above the national average rent, or $20 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Knightdale
55
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 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 3% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $1,285, whereas a house costs $2,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Knightdale run $1,220 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,285.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,115 | 299% | - | |
1 bedroom | $800 |  7% | 41% | |
2 bedroom | $1,390 | No Change | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,947 | 1% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $2,295 | No Change | 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 | $1,285 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $2,000 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $850 | 3% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,115
Last 30 days
299%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$800
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
41%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,390
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,947
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,295
Last 30 days
No Change
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
$1,285
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$850
Last 30 days
3%
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
1%higher than the national median
6%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%$1,750
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5%$1,525
2%$2,095
2%$1,925
6%$1,917
Discover rentals in Knightdale, NC
5d+ ago
House for rent in Knightdale
1405 Cross Stream Dr #20VW, Knightdale, NC 27545
2 beds
2 baths
$1,100
House for rent
Available May 5
3d 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
2d ago
House for rent in Knightdale
5120 Parkerwood Dr, Knightdale, NC 27545
3 beds
2 baths
$1,650
House for rent
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
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,810
House for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,360
$2,330
Price drop
House for rent
Available May 14
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,315
House for rent
Available Jun 12
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,175
House for rent
Available Jul 13
3d ago
Verified
318 Jewel Haven Way, Knightdale, NC 27545
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,385
House for rent
Available May 14
4d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,700
$1,945
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 15
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,360
$2,330
Price drop
House for rent
Available May 14
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,155
$2,020
Price drop
House for rent
Available Apr 24
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,155
$2,020
Price drop
House for rent
Available Apr 24
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,215
House for rent
Available Jul 9
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,940
House for rent
Available Jun 12
4d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,700
$1,945
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 15
4d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,700
$1,945
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 15
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,360
$2,330
Price drop
House for rent
Available May 14
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,155
$2,020
Price drop
House for rent
Available Apr 24
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,340
$2,145
Price drop
House for rent
Available May 7
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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 $1,970 per month as of May 23, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Knightdale?
Average rent prices in Knightdale have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.
How does Knightdale rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Knightdale is 1% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $20 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 $79,000/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).