Average Rent in Kannapolis, NC

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Current Versus Historical Kannapolis, NC Rents

Kannapolis rentals average $1,325 for a 1-bedroom rental to $2,350 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,815, or roughly $1 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in March 2025, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $69 (-3.32%) year-over-year from $2,067 to $1,998. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $182 (15.91%) year-over-year from $1,143 to $1,325. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $73 (5.57%) year-over-year from $1,303 to $1,375. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $80 (4.54%) year-over-year from $1,765 to $1,845. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $559 (-19.92%) year-over-year from $2,808 to $2,249. 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 down by 0.62% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.58% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.90% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.44% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Mar 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	N/A	$1,325	$1,143 (15.91%)	$907 (46.14%)
2 BR	$1.29	$1,375	$1,303 (5.57%)	$1,123 (22.49%)
3 BR	$1.31	$1,845	$1,765 (4.54%)	$1,592 (15.92%)
4+ BR	$1.22	$2,249	$2,808 (-19.92%)	$2,382 (-5.57%)

Historical Rents in Kannapolis, NC

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Top Cities Near Kannapolis

There are a total of 1 cities nearby Kannapolis. The average rent in Kannapolis is currently $2,173 per month. Our records show that Mooresville, NC, with an average rent of $2,173, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Kannapolis, NC is Mooresville, NC. Monthly rents here are on average $2,173 per month.

Let's compare Kannapolis, NC's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 11.02% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Kannapolis, NC are about 34.93% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 18.37% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 1 cities near Kannapolis, NC in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Mooresville, NC	N/A	$1,471	$1,889	$2,173

Top Neighborhoods Near Kannapolis

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Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Kannapolis

The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,998. That's roughly around $1 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Cabarrus, NC. It's average rent per month is $1,998. Vice versa, with an average rent of $1,998, Cabarrus, NC is the most expensive county by Kannapolis, NC.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Kannapolis, NC is 5.66% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Kannapolis, NC is on par with the other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Cabarrus, NC	N/A	$1,250	$1,400	$1,998

Top Zipcodes Near Kannapolis

There are a total of 3 zipcodes in or near Kannapolis, NC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,025.

The following chart includes the top 3 zipcodes in Kannapolis, NC. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
28269, Charlotte, NC	$1,932	$1,236	$1,700	$2,025
28262, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,447	$1,733	$2,096
28216, Mecklenburg County, NC	N/A	N/A	$1,350	$1,995

Frequently Asked Questions - Kannapolis Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Kannapolis, NC?

The average monthly rental price for Kannapolis, NC apartments for rent is approximately $1,815. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Kannapolis, 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 Kannapolis, NC.

How much is a studio apartment in Kannapolis, 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 Kannapolis.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,325 and an average price per square feet of $0. There are a total of 2 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Kannapolis.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,400 and an average price per square feet of $1.29. There are a total of 5 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Kannapolis.

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

Rent prices for rentals in Kannapolis, NC can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.03%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.16%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Kannapolis, NC?

A reasonable rent price in Kannapolis, NC is around $1,452/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.