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Rental Market Trends in Knightdale, NC

What is the average rent in Knightdale, NC?

$1,299/month

Average Rent

787 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-4.4%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of December 2025, the average rent in Knightdale, NC is $1,299 per month. This is 20% lower than the national average rent of $1,631/month, making renting in Knightdale more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Knightdale, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $1,299 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,525 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,789 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,299/month
787 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,525/month
1,109 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,789/month
1,329 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,266/month
395 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,815/month
1,448 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,273/month
2,175 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,744/month
1,381 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Knightdale, NC?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 4.4%, which averages out to $56 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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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Knightdale, NC
Last Updated December 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Knightdale, NC
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
8% $700 - $1,000/month
54% $1,001 - $1,500/month
38% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Knightdale?

Based on current rent prices, Widewaters, Applegate at Planters Walk and Greystone at Widewaters are the most affordable neighborhoods in Knightdale.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Widewaters
$1,199/month
692 Sq Ft
Applegate at Planters Walk
$1,199/month
692 Sq Ft
Greystone at Widewaters
$1,199/month
692 Sq Ft
Knightdale Station
$1,368/month
774 Sq Ft
Alta Legacy Oaks
$1,406/month
842 Sq Ft
Amber Ridge
$1,531/month
714 Sq Ft
Trailridge
$1,595/month
812 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Knightdale?

Based on current rent prices, Trailridge, Amber Ridge and Alta Legacy Oaks are the most expensive neighborhoods in Knightdale.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Trailridge
$1,595/month
812 Sq Ft
Amber Ridge
$1,531/month
714 Sq Ft
Alta Legacy Oaks
$1,406/month
842 Sq Ft
Knightdale Station
$1,368/month
774 Sq Ft
Widewaters
$1,199/month
692 Sq Ft
Applegate at Planters Walk
$1,199/month
692 Sq Ft
Greystone at Widewaters
$1,199/month
692 Sq Ft

Which Knightdale neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Knightdale with the most apartments available are Knightdale Station, Alta Legacy Oaks and Trailridge .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Knightdale Station
$1,368/month
774 Sq Ft
Alta Legacy Oaks
$1,406/month
842 Sq Ft
Trailridge
$1,595/month
812 Sq Ft
Amber Ridge
$1,531/month
714 Sq Ft
Widewaters
$1,199/month
692 Sq Ft
Applegate at Planters Walk
$1,199/month
692 Sq Ft
Greystone at Widewaters
$1,199/month
692 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Knightdale is $1,299, you’ll want to make about $4,330 per month or $51,960 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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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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