Last updated August 18, 2026

Average Rent in Kannapolis 28081 & Rent Trends

Rent prices and market trends across 5 apartment communities in Kannapolis 28081, Kannapolis, NC. Updated daily.

Area All Areas

Kannapolis 28081 28083

Beds All Bedrooms Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed 3 Bed 4 Bed

Market Average

$1,616/mo

▼ 0.6% from last month

Lowest Available

$1,175/mo

cheapest unit on market

Communities

tracked daily

Units Listed

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Price Cuts This Week in Kannapolis 28081

29 listed units across 3 buildings in Kannapolis 28081 dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $46/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
Ashford Place Apartments	Unit 1, Ashford 2x1	$1,341	$1,265	$76
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

See today's prices on all 59 listed units

Kannapolis 28081 vs Kannapolis, NC Average

Kannapolis 28081 is more expensive than the Kannapolis, NC average by $91/mo (6%). The citywide average is $1,525/mo across all neighborhoods.

Is Rent Going Up or Down in Kannapolis 28081?

As of August 2026, the average rent in Kannapolis 28081 is $1,616 per month across 5 apartment communities and 59 available units. Rents have decreased $9 (0.6%) over the past month.

The most affordable option is Stadium Lofts starting at $1,175/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,279/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $1,547/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,745/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $2,009/mo.

Prices range from $1,175 to $2,273 per month. The most common price point is the $1,400 range, where 18 units are currently listed.

Kannapolis 28081 Rent Price History

Timeframe

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Month	Avg Rent	Change	Properties
July 2026	$1,572	-	5
August 2026	$1,598	+$26	5

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.

Average Rent by Bedroom

Rent Price Distribution

Rent by Bedroom Type in Kannapolis 28081

Studio

$1,279

from $1,175 · 6 units

1 Bed

$1,547

from $1,364 · 31 units

2 Bed

$1,745

from $1,265 · 17 units

3 Bed

$2,009

from $1,898 · 5 units

Rent Prices by Apartment in Kannapolis 28081

Property	Starting at	Average	Units	Rating
Stadium Lofts	$1,175/mo	$1,486/mo	6	4.8
Vida Kannapolis	$1,241/mo	$1,580/mo	29	4.3
Ashford Place Apartments	$1,265/mo	$1,290/mo	2	2.8
Argento at Kellswater Bridge Apartments	$1,364/mo	$1,730/mo	21	4.4
Redwood Kannapolis Parkway	$1,699/mo	$1,699/mo	1	4.7

Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Kannapolis 28081

What is the average rent in Kannapolis 28081?

The average rent in Kannapolis 28081 is $1,616 per month as of August 2026, based on 59 units across 5 apartment communities.

Is rent going up or down in Kannapolis 28081?

Rent in Kannapolis 28081 has decreased $9 (0.6%) over the past month. The current average is $1,616/mo.

What is the cheapest apartment in Kannapolis 28081?

The most affordable apartment in Kannapolis 28081 is Stadium Lofts with units starting at $1,175/mo.

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Kannapolis 28081?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Kannapolis 28081 averages $1,547/mo, with prices starting at $1,364/mo across 31 available units.

How many apartments are available in Kannapolis 28081?

There are 59 units available across 5 apartment communities in Kannapolis 28081.

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Kannapolis 28081?

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

Minimum to afford average rent

$65,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,616/mo.

Comfortable income

$78,000/year

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

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,175/mo), you need to earn at least $47,000/year.

Cost of living in Kannapolis 28081

We only have live rent data for Kannapolis 28081 so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.

Category	Monthly estimate	Source
Rent (market average)	$1,616	daily refresh
Estimated total	$1,616/mo	$19,392/year

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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