The Elliott
4600 Mba Ct,
Concord, NC 28027
$1,490 - $2,050
1-3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Kannapolis, NC
What is the average rent in Kannapolis, NC?
$1,304/month
Average Rent
757 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-3%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of January 2026, the average rent in Kannapolis, NC is $1,304 per month. This is 20% lower than the national average rent of $1,624/month, making renting in Kannapolis more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Kannapolis, you can expect to pay about $1,135 per month for a studio, $1,304 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,586 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,740 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Kannapolis, NC?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 3%, which averages out to $38 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Kannapolis, NC
Last Updated January 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
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Rent Range
0%
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5%
$700 - $1,000/month
68%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
21%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
5%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Kannapolis?
Based on current rent prices, Northlight, Old Earnhardt and Downtown Kannapolis are the most affordable neighborhoods in Kannapolis.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Kannapolis?
Based on current rent prices, Kellswater Commons, Downtown Kannapolis and Northlight are the most expensive neighborhoods in Kannapolis.
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Which Kannapolis neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Kannapolis with the most apartments available are Downtown Kannapolis, Northlight and Old Earnhardt .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Kannapolis, NC?
Because the average rent in Kannapolis is $1,304, you’ll want to make about $4,346 per month or $52,152 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Kannapolis, NC compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Kannapolis, NC to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.