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Rental Market Trends in Kannapolis, NC

What is the average rent in Kannapolis, NC?

$1,356/month

Average Rent

726 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-2.3%

Decrease in the Last Year

Kannapolis, NC Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Kannapolis, NC is $1,356 per month. This is 18% lower than the national average rent of $1,644/month, making renting in Kannapolis more affordable than most cities in the US.

  • Studio apartments in Kannapolis average $1,150 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Kannapolis average $1,356 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Kannapolis average $1,590 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Kannapolis average $1,736 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,150/month
490 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,356/month
726 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,590/month
1,087 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,736/month
1,282 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,285/month
697 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,952/month
1,403 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,502/month
2,337 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,208/month
798 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,260/month
1,025 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,747/month
1,244 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Kannapolis, NC?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 2.3%, which averages out to $30 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2026
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Rent Ranges in Kannapolis, NC
Last Updated June 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Kannapolis, NC
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
5% $700 - $1,000/month
55% $1,001 - $1,500/month
35% $1,501 - $2,000/month
5% Above $2,000/month

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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.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Northlight
$1,423/month
785 Sq Ft
Old Earnhardt
$1,423/month
785 Sq Ft
Downtown Kannapolis
$1,594/month
692 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Kannapolis?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Kannapolis, Northlight and Old Earnhardt are the most expensive neighborhoods in Kannapolis.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Kannapolis
$1,594/month
692 Sq Ft
Northlight
$1,423/month
785 Sq Ft
Old Earnhardt
$1,423/month
785 Sq Ft

Which Kannapolis neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Kannapolis with the most apartments available are Downtown Kannapolis, Northlight and Old Earnhardt .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Kannapolis
$1,594/month
692 Sq Ft
Northlight
$1,423/month
785 Sq Ft
Old Earnhardt
$1,423/month
785 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Kannapolis, NC?

Because the average rent in Kannapolis is $1,356, you’ll want to make about $4,520 per month or $54,240 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.

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Kannapolis, NC

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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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Apartment Averages

Northlight

Kannapolis, NC

Downtown Kannapolis

Kannapolis, NC

Studio
-
$1,313/month
One Bedroom
-
$1,578/month
Two Bedroom
-
$1,692/month
Three Bedroom
-
$2,726/month
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$1,375 - $2,350

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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 June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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