Average Rent in Kannapolis, NC

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Current Versus Historical Kannapolis, NC Rents

Kannapolis rentals average $1,195 for a 1-bedroom rental to $2,850 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,785, or roughly $16 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $1,998 to $1,998. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $131 (12.29%) year-over-year from $1,064 to $1,195. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $269 (22.32%) year-over-year from $1,206 to $1,475. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $79 (4.46%) year-over-year from $1,770 to $1,849. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $176 (6.58%) year-over-year from $2,674 to $2,850. 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 18.24% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.01% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.96% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 19.62% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$21.32	$1,195	$1,064 (12.29%)	$1,033 (15.65%)
2 BR	$13.39	$1,475	$1,206 (22.32%)	$1,158 (27.34%)
3 BR	$16.42	$1,849	$1,770 (4.46%)	$1,747 (5.86%)
4+ BR	$14.27	$2,850	$2,674 (6.58%)	$2,383 (19.58%)

Historical Rents in Kannapolis, NC

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Top Cities Near Kannapolis

There are a total of 3 cities nearby Kannapolis. The average rent in Kannapolis is currently $1,930 per month. Our records show that Mooresville, NC, with an average rent of $1,825, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Kannapolis, NC is Huntersville, NC. Monthly rents here are on average $2,400 per month.

Let's compare Kannapolis, NC's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 3.77% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Kannapolis, NC are on par with the other cities nearby. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 6.59% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 3 cities near Kannapolis, NC in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Mooresville, NC	N/A	$1,150	$1,475	$1,825
Concord, NC	N/A	$1,025	$1,395	$1,930
Huntersville, NC	N/A	$1,704	$1,738	$2,400

Top Neighborhoods Near Kannapolis

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Kannapolis

There are a total of 2 counties located by Kannapolis, NC. Some of these counties include Cabarrus, NC and Mecklenburg, NC. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,048. That's roughly around $17 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Cabarrus, NC. Its average rent per month is $1,995. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,100, Mecklenburg, NC is the most expensive county by Kannapolis, NC.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Kannapolis, NC is 10.67% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Kannapolis, NC is 10.17% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Cabarrus, NC	N/A	$1,050	$1,450	$1,995
Mecklenburg, NC	$1,175	$1,595	$1,800	$2,100

Top Zipcodes Near Kannapolis

There are a total of 11 zipcodes in or near Kannapolis, NC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,995. One zipcode has an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 28115, Iredell County, NC at $1,695 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,500 per month is 28078, Huntersville, NC.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Kannapolis, NC is $1,538 per month. Or in other words, $25 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,652 per month. Which comes out to $18 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Kannapolis, NC. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
28027, Cabarrus County, NC	N/A	$1,650	$1,700	$1,998
28078, Huntersville, NC	N/A	$1,692	$1,929	$2,500
28269, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,478	$1,850	$2,095
28262, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,541	$1,650	$1,960
28213, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,538	$1,495	$1,800
28215, Mecklenburg County, NC	N/A	$1,595	$1,325	$1,950
28216, Mecklenburg County, NC	N/A	$1,198	$1,450	$1,995
28117, Iredell County, NC	N/A	$1,529	$1,652	$2,200
28115, Iredell County, NC	N/A	$1,125	$1,400	$1,695
28031, Mecklenburg County, NC	N/A	$1,275	$1,825	$2,200

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 $1,785. 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 one bedroom apartment in Kannapolis, NC?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,195 and an average price per square feet of $21.32. There are a total of 5 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 $1,475 and an average price per square feet of $13.39. There are a total of 9 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 0.00%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.12%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.22%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Kannapolis, NC?

A reasonable rent price in Kannapolis, NC is around $1,428/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.