What is the average apartment size in Kannapolis?

The average size for a Kannapolis, NC apartment is 1,025 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Kannapolis?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Kannapolis is $1,546 per month, a 1.26% increase from last years average of $1,527.

What is the average apartment size in Kannapolis?

The typical apartment in Kannapolis offers about 1,025 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Kannapolis, NC Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Kannapolis?

The typical rent budget in Kannapolis ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 49% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Kannapolis?

In Kannapolis, 35% of households rent while 65% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 22, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Kannapolis is $1,546, a 1.26% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,527.

One-bedroom apartments provide 789 square feet for $1,328, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,644 offer 1,136 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,285 sq ft) for $1,806, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Kannapolis, NC

Last updated: February 22, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,546	1,025 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,328	789 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,644	1,136 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,806	1,285 sq. ft.

Kannapolis, NC rent trends

Rental prices in Kannapolis, NC have increased by 1.26% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,527 to $1,546.

What's the typical rent budget in Kannapolis, NC?

The largest share of rentals in Kannapolis, NC (49%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Kannapolis, NC?

7,236 or 35% of the households in Kannapolis, NC are renter-occupied while 13,672 or 65% are owner-occupied.

How Kannapolis Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Kannapolis	$1,546
Charlotte	$1,652
Raleigh	$1,574
Winston - Salem	$1,280
Greensboro	$1,322
Durham	$1,541
Fayetteville	$1,279
Concord	$1,525
Clayton	$1,590
Wilmington	$1,613
High Point	$1,243
Mooresville	$1,617
Huntersville	$1,722
Salisbury	$1,240
Indian Trail, NC	$1,707
Cornelius, NC	$1,627
Denver, NC	$1,584
Lexington, NC	$1,217
Belmont, NC	$1,597
Mount Holly, NC	$1,425
Statesville, NC	$1,153

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Kannapolis apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.