Rent by ZIP · Cabarrus County
Rent in Kannapolis, NC 28081
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,350 (+8% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,173 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,130 | $1,050 | +7.6% | $1,017–1,243 | $1,292 ±$653 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,170 | $1,080 | +8.3% | $1,053–1,287 | $1,195 ±$170 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,350 | $1,250 | +8% | $1,215–1,485 | $1,145 ±$42 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,670 | $1,580 | +5.7% | $1,503–1,837 | $1,316 ±$361 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,160 | $2,010 | +7.5% | $1,944–2,376 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC HUD Metro FMR Area. This ZIP code is in more than one HUD area; figures are for the main one. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $1,785.
What renters pay in 28081
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28080 | Iron Station | $1,330 | $1,164 |
| 28079 | Indian Trail | $2,360 | $1,621 |
| 28083 | Kannapolis | $1,420 | $1,139 |
| 28078 | Huntersville | $2,150 | $1,780 |
| 28077 | High Shoals | $1,080 | $750 |
| 28076 | Henrietta | $1,010 | – |
Fair Market Rents across Cabarrus County, NC · All NC counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.