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Average Rent in Kannapolis, NC

11 apartment buildings, 99 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.

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Avg Rent

$1,423/mo

median $1,386

-15.5% vs last month

Cheapest

$895/mo

Kannan Station Apartment Homes

Properties

11

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Units

99

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Rent Price Breakdown

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$1,472
Average rent today
Average rent trend in Kannapolis, NC $1,400$1,517$1,633$1,750 Jul 30Aug 13Sep 3Sep 17Oct 1

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Kannapolis, NC Rent Prices

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Kannapolis, NC Average Rent Prices 2026

The average rent in Kannapolis, NC is $1,423 per month, based on 99 units across 11 apartment communities. Prices range from $895 at Kannan Station Apartment Homes to $2,128 at Redwood Kannapolis Davidson.

Average Rent by Bedroom Type

Type Avg Rent Starting From Units
Studio $1,096/mo $895/mo 12
1 Bed $1,427/mo $1,135/mo 37
2 Bed $1,473/mo $1,150/mo 39
3 Bed $1,581/mo $1,273/mo 10
4 Bed $1,699/mo $1,699/mo 1

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Market Context

Who rents in Kannapolis, NC, and what they pay

Tracked one-bedroom rent in Kannapolis, NC averages $1,427/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,473/mo. At the local median household income of $70,691, that works out to 24% of gross income, well within the 25 percent comfortable-rent threshold.

The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Kannapolis, NC at $1,168/mo. The current tracked market average runs 22% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Kannapolis, NC while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Kannapolis, NC?

Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Minimum to afford average rent

$57,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,423/mo.

Comfortable income

$68,000/year

Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($895/mo), you need to earn at least $36,000/year.

Median household income in Kannapolis, NC is $70,691 , about 3% above the comfortable-living threshold.

Cost of living in Kannapolis, NC

Overall prices in Kannapolis, NC runs below the national average by about 3% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 97.3, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Kannapolis, NC's regional price parities.

Category Monthly estimate
Rent (market average) $1,423
Utilities $417
Groceries $522
Transportation $995
Healthcare $485
Other goods and services $776
Estimated total $4,619/mo

Population

56,470

Median household income

$70,691

Census median rent

$1,168/mo

Census rent burden

28.2%

Median age

37.7

Mean commute

26 min

Methodology

Rent data

Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.

Cost of living

Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.

Salary to live comfortably

Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Demographic figures

Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.

Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.

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Nearby cities in North Carolina

How Kannapolis, NC rent compares to other markets in the state.

City Avg Rent vs Kannapolis, NC 30-Day Change Properties
Charlotte, NC $2,057 +45% -4.5% 88
Raleigh, NC $1,645 +16% -7.2% 32
Cary, NC $1,972 +39% -3.6% 31
Morrisville, NC $1,850 +30% -1.3% 25
Concord, NC $1,528 +7% -5.4% 24
Asheville, NC $1,897 +33% -2.1% 22

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Kannapolis, NC?

The average rent in Kannapolis, NC is $1,423 per month, based on 99 units across 11 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.

What is the median rent in Kannapolis, NC?

The median asking rent in Kannapolis, NC is $1,386 per month, computed from 99 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $1,423/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.

What is the cheapest apartment rent in Kannapolis, NC?

The lowest available rent in Kannapolis, NC starts at $895 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Kannapolis, NC?

1-bedroom apartments in Kannapolis, NC average $1,427/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,135/mo across 37 units tracked.

How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Kannapolis, NC?

2-bedroom apartments in Kannapolis, NC average $1,473/mo. Units start from $1,150/mo across 39 units currently listed.

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