Last updated August 18, 2026

Average Rent in Kannapolis 28083 & Rent Trends

Rent prices and market trends across 5 apartment communities in Kannapolis 28083, Kannapolis, NC. Updated daily.

Area All Areas

Kannapolis 28081 28083

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

Market Average

$1,339/mo

▼ 17.3% from last month

Lowest Available

$1,005/mo

cheapest unit on market

Communities

tracked daily

Units Listed

available now

Price Cuts This Week in Kannapolis 28083

10 listed units across 2 buildings in Kannapolis 28083 dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $58/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.

Apartment	Unit	Last Week	Now	Cut
Kannan Station Apartment Homes	Unit 0215	$1,345	$1,285	$60
Kannan Station Apartment Homes	Unit 0217	$1,340	$1,280	$60
Kannan Station Apartment Homes	Unit 0411	$1,340	$1,280	$60
Kannan Station Apartment Homes	Unit 0619	$1,340	$1,280	$60
Kannan Station Apartment Homes	Unit 0623	$1,340	$1,280	$60
Kannan Station Apartment Homes	Unit 1003	$1,385	$1,325	$60
Kannan Station Apartment Homes	Unit 1013	$1,370	$1,310	$60
Kannan Station Apartment Homes	Unit 881	$1,205	$1,145	$60

See today's prices on all 29 listed units

Kannapolis 28083 vs Kannapolis, NC Average

Kannapolis 28083 is cheaper than the Kannapolis, NC average by $186/mo (12%). The citywide average is $1,525/mo across all neighborhoods.

Is Rent Going Up or Down in Kannapolis 28083?

As of August 2026, the average rent in Kannapolis 28083 is $1,339 per month across 5 apartment communities and 29 available units. Rents have decreased $288 (17.3%) over the past month.

The most affordable option is Kannan Station Apartment Homes starting at $1,005/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,190/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $1,260/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,326/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $1,411/mo, a 4-bedroom averages $1,734/mo.

Prices range from $1,005 to $1,734 per month. The most common price point is the $1,200 range, where 16 units are currently listed.

Kannapolis 28083 Rent Price History

Timeframe

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Month	Avg Rent	Change	Properties
August 2026	$1,433	-	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 28083

Studio

$1,190

from $1,005 · 2 units

1 Bed

$1,260

from $1,149 · 4 units

2 Bed

$1,326

from $1,145 · 16 units

3 Bed

$1,411

from $1,326 · 6 units

4 Bed

$1,734

from $1,734 · 1 units

Rent Prices by Apartment in Kannapolis 28083

Property	Starting at	Average	Units	Rating
Kannan Station Apartment Homes	$1,005/mo	$1,285/mo	17	3.6
The Retreat at Kannapolis Apartments	$1,149/mo	$1,199/mo	2	4.3
The Bridges of Cabarrus	$1,295/mo	$1,462/mo	3	4
Oak Crest Apartments	$1,299/mo	$1,453/mo	3	4
Grace's Reserve	$1,375/mo	$1,462/mo	4	4.4

Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Kannapolis 28083

What is the average rent in Kannapolis 28083?

The average rent in Kannapolis 28083 is $1,339 per month as of August 2026, based on 29 units across 5 apartment communities.

Is rent going up or down in Kannapolis 28083?

Rent in Kannapolis 28083 has decreased $288 (17.3%) over the past month. The current average is $1,339/mo.

What is the cheapest apartment in Kannapolis 28083?

The most affordable apartment in Kannapolis 28083 is Kannan Station Apartment Homes with units starting at $1,005/mo.

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Kannapolis 28083?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Kannapolis 28083 averages $1,260/mo, with prices starting at $1,149/mo across 4 available units.

How many apartments are available in Kannapolis 28083?

There are 29 units available across 5 apartment communities in Kannapolis 28083.

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Kannapolis 28083?

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

Minimum to afford average rent

$54,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,339/mo.

Comfortable income

$64,000/year

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

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,005/mo), you need to earn at least $40,000/year.

Cost of living in Kannapolis 28083

We only have live rent data for Kannapolis 28083 so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.

Category	Monthly estimate	Source
Rent (market average)	$1,339	daily refresh
Estimated total	$1,339/mo	$16,068/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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