Studio Apartment Rent in Kannapolis, NC
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Kannapolis, North Carolina as of July 2026. That's +29% lower than the citywide median of $1,667 and +8% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Kannapolis
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Kannapolis
Compare Kannapolis's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in North Carolina
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waynesville | $675 |
| 2 | Albemarle | $690 |
| 3 | Shelby | $700 |
| 4 | Lumberton | $720 |
| 5 | Lenoir | $730 |
| 6 | Henderson | $760 |
| 7 | Lillington | $770 |
| 8 | Marion | $790 |
| 9 | Aberdeen | $800 |
| 10 | Kings Mountain | $800 |
| 11 | Raeford | $810 |
| 12 | Graham | $840 |
| 13 | Kinston | $840 |
| 14 | Jacksonville | $845 |
| 15 | Lexington | $850 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in North Carolina
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harrisburg | $2,380 |
| 2 | Holly Springs | $1,870 |
| 3 | Waxhaw | $1,860 |
| 4 | Apex | $1,827 |
| 5 | Davidson | $1,800 |
| 6 | Cornelius | $1,770 |
| 7 | Chapel Hill | $1,725 |
| 8 | Pineville | $1,720 |
| 9 | Cary | $1,685 |
| 10 | Mint Hill | $1,650 |
| 11 | Fuquay Varina | $1,580 |
| 12 | Raleigh | $1,579 |
| 13 | Wake Forest | $1,560 |
| 14 | Huntersville | $1,521 |
| 15 | Knightdale | $1,520 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Kannapolis.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Kannapolis |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Grove, NC | 5.2 mi | $1,030 | $-155 (-13%) |
| Concord, NC | 7.1 mi | $1,400 | +$215 (+18%) |
| Davidson, NC | 11.6 mi | $1,800 | +$615 (+52%) |
| Harrisburg, NC | 13.4 mi | $2,380 | +$1,195 (+101%) |
| Mooresville, NC | 15.5 mi | $1,510 | +$325 (+27%) |
| Salisbury, NC | 15.9 mi | $1,020 | $-165 (-14%) |
| Huntersville, NC | 17.6 mi | $1,521 | +$336 (+28%) |
| Midland, NC | 18.3 mi | $1,180 | $-5 (0%) |
| Cornelius, NC | 19 mi | $1,770 | +$585 (+49%) |
| Troutman, NC | 21 mi | $1,390 | +$205 (+17%) |
| Mint Hill, NC | 21.2 mi | $1,650 | +$465 (+39%) |
| Charlotte, NC | 24.9 mi | $1,403 | +$218 (+18%) |
Studio rent in Kannapolis — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Kannapolis?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Kannapolis, North Carolina is $1,185 per month. This is +29% below the citywide median of $1,667.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Kannapolis?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $47,400 ($3,950/month gross), which works out to roughly $22.79/hour at a full-time job.
Is Kannapolis expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Kannapolis's studio median of $1,185 is +8% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 42th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Kannapolis rank for studio rent in North Carolina?
Among the 118 cities in North Carolina with studio data, Kannapolis ranks #68 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Kannapolis?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include China Grove ($1,030), Salisbury ($1,020), Midland ($1,180).