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Rents in Knightdale are $39 above the Wake County typical.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
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Serves Knightdale · office in Raleigh
4004 Barrett Dr Ste 202, Raleigh, NC 27609
Lacy Management is a Raleigh company leasing and managing single-family homes and townhomes in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Morrisville and Apex, with tenant placement, rent collection, maintenance and land development.
In their words: “We are a comprehensive property leasing and management firm, focusing on single-family homes and townhomes.”
Review summary: Reviewers often mention responsive staff, quick replies and capable maintenance technicians for repairs.
The Management House is a Raleigh company offering end-to-end management of residential properties in Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Durham and Holly Springs, with marketing, tenant screening, rent collection, inspections and maintenance.
In their words: “We are uniquely qualified to manage your home, and the vetted subcontractors we hire are chosen as much for their professionalism as their perfectionism.”
Review summary: Reviewers describe good communication and issues being fixed in a timely way.
Serves Knightdale · office in Raleigh
4801 Glenwood Ave Ste 200-10, Raleigh, NC 27612
Neuse River Asset Management is a Raleigh company managing single-family rentals in Raleigh, Durham, Wake Forest, Knightdale and Zebulon, with tenant placement, screening, marketing, lease drafting and inspections.
Review summary: Most reviewers describe an attentive, helpful and responsive property manager who communicates well.
Serves Knightdale · office in Raleigh
15 E Martin St, Raleigh, NC 27601
Southern Group Property Management is a Raleigh family business managing single-family homes in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary and Apex, with leasing, tenant screening, inspections and an in-house maintenance and renovation team.
In their words: “We have an in house maintenance team who can take care of repairs quickly & renovate your new investments at a great value.”
Review summary: Most reviewers, including many owners, describe a responsive, professional team with quick, fairly priced maintenance.
Serves Knightdale · office in Raleigh
8394 Six Forks Rd #201, Raleigh, NC 27615
Horizon Management Company is a Raleigh company managing apartments, single-family homes and duplexes in Apex, Cary, Durham, Fuquay-Varina and Garner, with leasing and 24/7 maintenance.
Review summary: Reviewers often mention friendly, polite and responsive staff and a good renting experience.
742 McKnight Dr, Knightdale, NC 27545
Tapper Management Group is a Knightdale company renting residential properties and managing a homeowners association; its listing gives few further details about the services it offers.
Serves Knightdale · office in Raleigh
1100 Logger Ct Ste d-102, Raleigh, NC 27609
Metro Property Management is a Raleigh company founded in 1988, managing single-family homes and multifamily rentals in Raleigh, Wake County, Apex, Cary and Fuquay-Varina, with leasing and maintenance.
In their words: “We offer single family homes and multifamily rentals and help you craft the exact service package to meet your investment management needs.”
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Rents in Knightdale are $39 above the Wake County typical.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Rent rose in 7 of the last 12 months: +$41 in all since Oct 2025.
Green: rent went up that month. Grey: it went down.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Knightdale's typical asking rent is $39 (2.4%) above the county. The gap is growing compared with a year ago.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Knightdale is number 9 of 11 cities in the county by typical asking rent.
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Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed, 1-year change. Data through September 2026.
Rents here usually rise most in April, May and June, so those are good months to list your rental.
Average change from the month before, 5 years of data.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Past growth, not a forecast. Rents can go down as well as up. Your own rent depends on the home, its condition and the lease.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
| City | Typical rent | 1 year | Managers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knightdale | $1,698 | +2.5% | 7 |
| Raleigh | $1,572 | +1.3% | 63 |
| Clayton | $1,797 | +2.0% | 5 |
| Garner | $1,853 | +0.8% | 3 |
| Wake Forest | $1,798 | +2.9% | 2 |
| Cary | $1,768 | +1.6% | 17 |
| Morrisville | $1,650 | +2.2% | 1 |
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, data through September 2026. Managers listed: our directory, October 2026.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024.
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents for fiscal year 2027, Raleigh-Cary, NC MSA. Used to set Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) limits.
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Zillow's typical asking rent in Knightdale is $1,698 (September 2026); +2.5% over the past year and +21.3% over five years. About 35.3% of homes in Knightdale are rented, and the rental vacancy rate is 6.6% (Census, 2020-2024).
We list 7 property management companies in Knightdale, NC: 1 with an office in the city and 6 that serve the area from elsewhere or without a public office address.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Knightdale was $1,698 a month in September 2026, +2.5% on a year earlier.
Over the 5 years Zillow has tracked, asking rents here have risen most in April, May and June. Listing in those months can help, but every property is different.
Fees depend on the company, the property and the services you need, and few companies publish them. Ask for a written quote that lists the monthly fee, leasing fee and any other charges. You can request quotes from up to 3 managers at once on this page.
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