What is the average apartment size in Knightdale?

The average size for a Knightdale, NC apartment is 1,003 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 Knightdale?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Knightdale is $1,533 per month, a 0.64% increase from last years average of $1,523.

What is the average apartment size in Knightdale?

The typical apartment in Knightdale offers about 1,003 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Knightdale, NC Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Knightdale ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 65% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Knightdale?

In Knightdale, 36% of households rent while 64% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 21, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Knightdale is $1,533, a 0.64% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,523.

One-bedroom apartments provide 776 square feet for $1,384, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,598 offer 1,105 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,288 sq ft) for $1,728, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Knightdale, NC

Last updated: February 21, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,533	1,003 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,384	776 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,598	1,105 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,728	1,288 sq. ft.

Knightdale, NC rent trends

Rental prices in Knightdale, NC have increased by 0.64% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,523 to $1,533.

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

The largest share of rentals in Knightdale, NC (65%) 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 Knightdale, NC?

2,687 or 36% of the households in Knightdale, NC are renter-occupied while 4,843 or 64% are owner-occupied.

How Knightdale Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Knightdale	$1,533
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
Cary	$1,631
Morrisville	$1,641
Wilson, NC	$1,274
Garner, NC	$1,440
Wake Forest, NC	$1,623
Chapel Hill, NC	$1,778
Fuquay Varina, NC	$1,628
Apex, NC	$1,625
Holly Springs, NC	$1,728
Creedmoor, NC	$1,466

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 Knightdale 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.