Average Rent in Cabarrus, NC

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Current Versus Historical Cabarrus, NC Rents

Cabarrus rentals average $1,050 for a 1-bedroom rental to $2,825 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,000, or roughly $15 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have fallen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $801 (-34.88%) year-over-year from $2,296 to $1,495. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $112 (-8.97%) year-over-year from $1,252 to $1,140. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $182 (13.83%) year-over-year from $1,313 to $1,495. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $138 (7.02%) year-over-year from $1,958 to $2,095. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $69 (2.63%) year-over-year from $2,631 to $2,700. 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 8.06% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.47% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.17% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.79% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jun 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$23.90	$1,140	$1,252 (-8.97%)	$1,129 (0.96%)
2 BR	$17.14	$1,495	$1,313 (13.83%)	$1,288 (16.12%)
3 BR	$15.62	$2,095	$1,958 (7.02%)	$1,901 (10.21%)
4+ BR	$11.99	$2,700	$2,631 (2.63%)	$2,506 (7.75%)

Historical Rents in Cabarrus, NC

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Top Cities Near Cabarrus

There are a total of 7 cities nearby Cabarrus. The average rent in Cabarrus is currently $2,095 per month. A total of 3 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Gastonia, NC, with an average rent of $1,550, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Cabarrus, NC is Cornelius, NC. Monthly rents here are on average $2,298 per month.

Let's compare Cabarrus, NC's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 13.81% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Cabarrus, NC are about 13.70% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 3.33% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 7 cities near Cabarrus, NC in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Gastonia, NC	N/A	$1,015	$1,288	$1,550
Kannapolis, NC	N/A	$1,195	$1,350	$1,700
Mooresville, NC	N/A	$1,175	$1,535	$1,925
Concord, NC	N/A	$1,050	$1,350	$2,095
Charlotte, NC	$1,075	$1,557	$1,841	$2,100
Huntersville, NC	N/A	$1,743	$1,775	$2,145
Cornelius, NC	N/A	$1,288	$1,875	$2,298

Top Neighborhoods Near Cabarrus

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Cabarrus

There are a total of 7 counties located by Cabarrus, NC. Some of these counties include Lincoln, NC, Gaston, NC, and Catawba, NC. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,950. That's roughly around $15 per sqft. A total of 4 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Lincoln, NC. Its average rent per month is $1,650. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,400, York, SC is the most expensive county by Cabarrus, NC.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Cabarrus, NC is 13.76% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Cabarrus, NC is 3.70% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Lincoln, NC	N/A	$1,150	$1,350	$1,650
Gaston, NC	N/A	$1,050	$1,325	$1,678
Catawba, NC	$650	$900	$1,150	$1,685
Iredell, NC	N/A	$1,200	$1,400	$1,950
Mecklenburg, NC	$1,112	$1,567	$1,854	$2,149
Union, NC	$8,000	$1,195	$1,700	$2,338
York, SC	N/A	$1,350	$1,695	$2,400

Top Zipcodes Near Cabarrus

There are a total of 19 zipcodes in or near Cabarrus, NC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,100. A total of 9 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 28213, Charlotte, NC at $1,898 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,790 per month is 28203, Charlotte, NC.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Cabarrus, NC is $1,500 per month. Or in other words, $25 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,725 per month. Which comes out to $19 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Cabarrus, NC. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
28269, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,578	$1,900	$2,125
28027, Cabarrus County, NC	N/A	$1,650	$1,725	$2,295
28205, Charlotte, NC	$995	$1,375	$1,700	$2,000
28215, Mecklenburg County, NC	N/A	$1,549	$1,488	$1,950
28208, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,175	$1,723	$1,900
28262, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,458	$1,863	$2,000
28213, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,551	$1,420	$1,898
28202, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,730	$2,600	$2,250
28277, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,778	$1,990	$2,345
28203, Charlotte, NC	$3,200	$1,905	$2,658	$2,790

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 $2,000. 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 one bedroom apartment in Cabarrus, NC?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,050 and an average price per square feet of $23.90. There are a total of 15 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 $1,350 and an average price per square feet of $17.14. There are a total of 30 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 -0.35%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.09%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.14%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Cabarrus, NC?

A reasonable rent price in Cabarrus, NC is around $1,600/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.