Kannapolis, NC Rent History

116 months of data, 20162026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-07)
$1,646
1-year change
+3.0%
$48/mo
5-year change
+29.0%
$370/mo
10-year change
+84.1%
$752/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Kannapolis

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2016
2016$894/mo0.0%
2017$916/mo+2.5%+2.5%
2018$971/mo+6.0%+8.6%
2019$1,055/mo+8.7%+18.0%
2020$1,111/mo+5.3%+24.3%
2021$1,239/mo+11.5%+38.6%
2022$1,385/mo+11.8%+54.9%
2023$1,552/mo+12.1%+73.6%
2024$1,590/mo+2.4%+77.9%
2025$1,571/mo-1.2%+75.7%
2026$1,661/mo+5.7%+85.8%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Kannapolis changed since 2016?

Median rent in Kannapolis, NC was $894 in 2016-12 and is $1,646 as of 2026-07 — a change of $752 per month over 10 years.

How much has Kannapolis rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Kannapolis, NC has changed +29.0% ($370 per month). The current median is $1,646.

What has rent in Kannapolis done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Kannapolis, NC has changed +84.1% ($752 per month). It is now $1,646.

Is rent in Kannapolis going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Kannapolis, NC has increased +3.0% ($48/mo). Current median: $1,646.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.