Average Rent in Cabarrus, NC

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Current Versus Historical Cabarrus, NC Rents

Cabarrus rentals average $995 for a 1-bedroom rental to $2,298 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,985, or roughly $1 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in February 2025, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $2,382 (134.85%) year-over-year from $1,767 to $4,149. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $28 (-2.36%) year-over-year from $1,201 to $1,173. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $83 (6.33%) year-over-year from $1,317 to $1,400. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $10 (-0.51%) year-over-year from $1,950 to $1,940. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $99 (-3.86%) year-over-year from $2,572 to $2,473. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 11.84% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.94% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.30% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.01% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Feb 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$1.62	$1,173	$1,201 (-2.36%)	$986 (18.93%)
2 BR	$1.51	$1,400	$1,317 (6.33%)	$1,317 (6.33%)
3 BR	$1.25	$1,940	$1,950 (-0.51%)	$1,667 (16.35%)
4+ BR	$1.12	$2,473	$2,572 (-3.86%)	$2,322 (6.50%)

Historical Rents in Cabarrus, NC

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Top Cities Near Cabarrus

There are a total of 3 cities nearby Cabarrus. The average rent in Cabarrus is currently $2,031 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Kannapolis, NC, with an average rent of $1,893, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Cabarrus, NC is Mooresville, NC. Monthly rents here are on average $2,100 per month.

Let's compare Cabarrus, NC's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 44.12% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Cabarrus, NC are about 28.57% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 5.83% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 3 cities near Cabarrus, NC in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Kannapolis, NC	N/A	N/A	$1,400	$1,893
Charlotte, NC	$2,500	$1,553	$1,850	$2,031
Mooresville, NC	N/A	$1,434	$1,800	$2,100

Top Neighborhoods Near Cabarrus

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Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Cabarrus

Some of these counties include Gaston, NC, Catawba, NC, and York, SC. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,997. That's roughly around $1 per sqft. A total of 3 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Gaston, NC. It's average rent per month is $1,500. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,200, Union, NC is the most expensive county by Cabarrus, NC.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Cabarrus, NC is 17.41% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Cabarrus, NC is 1.86% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Gaston, NC	N/A	$1,025	$1,200	$1,500
Catawba, NC	N/A	$1,050	$1,175	$1,716
York, SC	N/A	$1,399	$1,548	$1,895
Mecklenburg, NC	$2,500	$1,552	$1,851	$2,099
Iredell, NC	N/A	$1,287	$1,542	$2,100
Union, NC	N/A	$999	$1,310	$2,200

Top Zipcodes Near Cabarrus

There are a total of 8 zipcodes in or near Cabarrus, NC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,048.

The following chart includes the top 8 zipcodes in Cabarrus, NC. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
28208, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,392	$1,838	$1,988
28269, Charlotte, NC	$2,025	$1,371	$1,725	$1,995
28277, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,459	$1,990	$2,450
28203, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,650	$2,695	$2,425
28205, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,525	$1,800	$1,990
28202, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,591	$2,475	$2,340
28262, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,416	$1,769	$2,100
28216, Mecklenburg County, NC	N/A	N/A	$1,450	$1,995

Frequently Asked Questions - Cabarrus Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Cabarrus, NC?

The average monthly rental price for Cabarrus, NC apartments for rent is approximately $1,985. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Cabarrus, NC rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Cabarrus, NC.

How much is a studio apartment in Cabarrus, NC?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $0 and an average price per square feet of $0.00. There are a total of 0 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Cabarrus.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Cabarrus, NC?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $995 and an average price per square feet of $1.62. There are a total of 5 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Cabarrus.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Cabarrus, NC?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,400 and an average price per square feet of $1.51. There are a total of 17 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Cabarrus.

How have rent prices in Cabarrus, NC changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Cabarrus, NC can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 1.35%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.02%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Cabarrus, NC?

A reasonable rent price in Cabarrus, NC is around $1,588/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.