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Rental Market Trends in Knightdale, NC

What is the average rent in Knightdale, NC?

$1,340/month

Average Rent

787 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-2.2%

Decrease in the Last Year

Knightdale, NC Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Knightdale, NC is $1,340 per month. This is 18% lower than the national average rent of $1,644/month, making renting in Knightdale more affordable than most cities in the US.

  • Studio apartments in Knightdale average per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Knightdale average $1,340 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Knightdale average $1,561 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Knightdale average $1,899 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,340/month
787 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,561/month
1,112 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,899/month
1,373 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,906/month
1,376 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,313/month
2,173 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,709/month
1,519 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Knightdale, NC?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 2.2%, which averages out to $29 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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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Knightdale, NC
Last Updated June 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Knightdale, NC
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
7% $700 - $1,000/month
43% $1,001 - $1,500/month
43% $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 $1,340, you’ll want to make about $4,466 per month or $53,592 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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Knightdale, NC

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How does Knightdale, NC compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Knightdale, 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

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Village Gate Apartments at Knightdale

Village Gate Apartments at Knightdale

621 Glen Manor Trl,
Knightdale, NC 27545

$1,290 - $2,200

1-3 Beds

Palisades at Legacy Oaks

Palisades at Legacy Oaks

485 Traebert Cir,
Knightdale, NC 27545

$1,245 - $1,955

1-3 Beds

The Lofts at Knightdale Station

The Lofts at Knightdale Station

341 Sugar Magnolia Ln,
Knightdale, NC 27545

$1,295 - $2,250

1-2 Beds

Abberly Grove Apartment Homes

Abberly Grove Apartment Homes

1160 Auston Grove Dr,
Raleigh, NC 27610

$1,176 - $2,795

1-3 Beds

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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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