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Rental Market Trends in Knightdale, NC

What is the average rent in Knightdale, NC?

$1,384/month

Average Rent

789 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.2%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in Knightdale, NC is $1,384 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,627/month, which means Knightdale rent prices are 15% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Knightdale, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $1,384 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,573 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,825 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,384/month
789 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,573/month
1,107 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,825/month
1,329 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$953/month
1,396 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,952/month
1,420 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,488/month
2,479 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,800/month
1,280 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Knightdale, NC?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.2%, which averages out to $3 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 June 2025
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Knightdale, NC
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
8% $700 - $1,000/month
38% $1,001 - $1,500/month
54% $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, Alta Legacy Oaks, Timber Ridge and Applegate at Planters Walk are the most affordable neighborhoods in Knightdale.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Alta Legacy Oaks
$1,311/month
819 Sq Ft
Timber Ridge
$1,325/month
715 Sq Ft
Applegate at Planters Walk
$1,341/month
706 Sq Ft
Widewaters
$1,430/month
743 Sq Ft
Greystone at Widewaters
$1,430/month
743 Sq Ft
Trailridge
$1,473/month
794 Sq Ft
Knightdale Station
$1,520/month
776 Sq Ft
Amber Ridge
$2,006/month
742 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Knightdale?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Amber Ridge
$2,006/month
742 Sq Ft
Knightdale Station
$1,520/month
776 Sq Ft
Trailridge
$1,473/month
794 Sq Ft
Widewaters
$1,430/month
743 Sq Ft
Greystone at Widewaters
$1,430/month
743 Sq Ft
Applegate at Planters Walk
$1,341/month
706 Sq Ft
Timber Ridge
$1,325/month
715 Sq Ft
Alta Legacy Oaks
$1,311/month
819 Sq Ft

Which Knightdale neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Knightdale with the most apartments available are Knightdale Station, Trailridge and Widewaters .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Knightdale Station
$1,520/month
776 Sq Ft
Trailridge
$1,473/month
794 Sq Ft
Widewaters
$1,430/month
743 Sq Ft
Greystone at Widewaters
$1,430/month
743 Sq Ft
Timber Ridge
$1,325/month
715 Sq Ft
Amber Ridge
$2,006/month
742 Sq Ft
Applegate at Planters Walk
$1,341/month
706 Sq Ft
Alta Legacy Oaks
$1,311/month
819 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 $1,384, you’ll want to make about $4,613 per month or $55,356 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 June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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