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Rental Market Trends in Knightdale, NC

Updated July 2026

The average rent in Knightdale, NC is $1,331/month.

Rent in Knightdale is 20% lower than the national average rent of $1,663/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.

$1,331/month

Average Rent

787 Sq Ft

Average Size

+1.4%

Change / Year

719

Available Apartments

Knightdale rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Knightdale average per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Knightdale average $1,331 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Knightdale average $1,581 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Knightdale average $1,932 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,331/month
787 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,581/month
1,111 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,932/month
1,374 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,954/month
1,315 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,332/month
2,099 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,782/month
1,324 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Knightdale, NC?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.4%, which averages out to $19 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time

July 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Knightdale, NC

July 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Knightdale, NC
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
7% $700 - $1,000/month
40% $1,001 - $1,500/month
47% $1,501 - $2,000/month
7% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Knightdale is $1,331, you’ll want to make about $4,436 per month or $53,232 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.

City

Knightdale, NC

719 Available Apartments for Rent

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Apartment Communities in Knightdale We Think You'll Love

Village Gate Apartments at Knightdale

Village Gate Apartments at Knightdale

621 Glen Manor Trl,
Knightdale, NC 27545

1-3 Beds | $1,290 - $2,095

The Lofts at Knightdale Station

The Lofts at Knightdale Station

341 Sugar Magnolia Ln,
Knightdale, NC 27545

1-2 Beds | $1,295 - $2,250

Palisades at Legacy Oaks

Palisades at Legacy Oaks

485 Traebert Cir,
Knightdale, NC 27545

1-3 Beds | $1,255 - $1,985

Abberly Grove Apartment Homes

Abberly Grove Apartment Homes

1160 Auston Grove Dr,
Raleigh, NC 27610

1-3 Beds | $1,251 - $2,857

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Knightdale?

The average rent in Knightdale is $1,331 per month, which is 20.0% lower than the national average of $1,663.

What is the average rent for a house in Knightdale?

The average rent for a house in Knightdale, NC is $1,954 per month.

Are rents going up or down in Knightdale?

Rents in Knightdale, NC are increasing, with prices up 1.4% year-over-year and $19 more per month.

What rent range is most common in Knightdale?

In Knightdale, NC, 47% of apartments fall between $1,501 - $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States North Carolina Knightdale Rental Trends

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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