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Average Rent in Kannapolis, NC & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 7 apartment communities in Kannapolis, NC. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,514/mo
▼ 17.5% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,149/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
7
tracked daily
Units Listed
35
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Kannapolis, NC
37 listed units across 3 buildings offering 1 bed units in Kannapolis, NC dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $49/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argento at Kellswater Bridge Apartments | Unit 14, B3 | $1,829 | $1,672 | $157 |
| Argento at Kellswater Bridge Apartments | Unit 8, B1A | $1,787 | $1,677 | $110 |
| Argento at Kellswater Bridge Apartments | Unit 16, B3 | $1,836 | $1,753 | $83 |
| Vida Kannapolis | Unit 462 | $2,085 | $2,012 | $73 |
| Vida Kannapolis | Unit 302 | $1,953 | $1,881 | $72 |
| Vida Kannapolis | Unit 526 | $2,043 | $1,971 | $72 |
| Argento at Kellswater Bridge Apartments | Unit 18, C1 | $2,044 | $1,973 | $71 |
| Argento at Kellswater Bridge Apartments | Unit 5, A2 | $1,456 | $1,389 | $67 |
Rent by Neighborhood in Kannapolis, NC
Compare average rent across Kannapolis, NC neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kannapolis 28081 | $1,630 | ▼ $6 | $1,160 | 5 | 54 |
| Kannapolis 28083 | $1,343 | ▼ $293 | $1,020 | 5 | 28 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Kannapolis, NC?
As of August 2026, the average rent in Kannapolis, NC is $1,514 per month across 7 apartment communities and 35 available units. Rents have decreased $308 (17.5%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is The Retreat at Kannapolis Apartments starting at $1,149/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $1,514/mo.
Prices range from $1,149 to $1,695 per month. The most common price point is the $1,400 range, where 18 units are currently listed.
Kannapolis, NC Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $1,595 | - | 6 |
| August 2026 | $1,515 | -$80 | 7 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Kannapolis, NC
Rent Prices by Apartment in Kannapolis, NC
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Retreat at Kannapolis Apartments | $1,149/mo | $1,149/mo | 1 | 4.3 |
| Kannan Station Apartment Homes | $1,220/mo | $1,220/mo | 1 | 3.6 |
| The Bridges of Cabarrus | $1,295/mo | $1,295/mo | 1 | 4 |
| Argento at Kellswater Bridge Apartments | $1,364/mo | $1,467/mo | 6 | 4.4 |
| Vida Kannapolis | $1,370/mo | $1,557/mo | 21 | 4.3 |
| Grace's Reserve | $1,375/mo | $1,375/mo | 1 | 4.4 |
| Stadium Lofts | $1,555/mo | $1,616/mo | 4 | 4.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Kannapolis, NC
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$61,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,514/mo.
Comfortable income
$73,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,149/mo), you need to earn at least $46,000/year.
Cost of living in Kannapolis, NC
We only have live rent data for Kannapolis, NC so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,514 |
| Estimated total | $1,514/mo |
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 are refreshed annually.
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