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Rental Market Trends in Kings Mountain, NC

What is the average rent in Kings Mountain, NC?

$809/month

Average Rent

194 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.8%

Increase in the Last Year

As of December 2025, the average rent in Kings Mountain, NC is $809 per month. This is 50% lower than the national average rent of $1,632/month, making renting in Kings Mountain more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Kings Mountain, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $809 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $899 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $984 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$809/month
194 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$899/month
1,004 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$984/month
734 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,736/month
1,173 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Kings Mountain, NC?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.8%, which averages out to $7 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated December 2025
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2024 2025
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Kings Mountain, NC
Last Updated December 2025
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Kings Mountain, NC
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
50% $700 - $1,000/month
50% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Kings Mountain is $809, you’ll want to make about $2,696 per month or $32,352 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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151 Autumn Woods Dr

151 Autumn Woods Dr

151 Autumn Woods Dr,
Kings Mountain, NC 28086

$1,659

3 Beds

147 Wellshire Dr

147 Wellshire Dr

147 Wellshire Dr,
Kings Mountain, NC 28086

$1,730

3 Beds

170 Wellshire Dr

170 Wellshire Dr

170 Wellshire Dr,
Kings Mountain, NC 28086

$1,799

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516 W King St

516 W King St,
Kings Mountain, NC 28086

$2,200

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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.

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