Cheap Apartments for Rent in Kannapolis, NC from $600 (15 Rentals)

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Forest Park Crossing
1 Bedroom Apartments

Forest Park Crossing

1065 Ridgeway DrKannapolis, NC 28083
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Villas At Forest Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villas At Forest Park

300 S Little Texas RdKannapolis, NC 28083
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Kimberly Ridge
2 Bedroom Apartments

Kimberly Ridge

450 Cabarrus Arms DrKannapolis, NC 28081
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Brooke Pointe Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brooke Pointe Manor

1415 Fairington Dr NWConcord, NC 28027
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Melrose Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Melrose Apartments

301 Country Club DrConcord, NC 28025
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Buckingham Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Buckingham Place

101 Doncastle CtConcord, NC 28025
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Kannapolis, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Kannapolis, NC

Pricing Updated: 08/03/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Kannapolis, NC area range in price from $929 to $4,281 with an overall median price of $1,722. The three Kannapolis neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Forest Ridge at $929, Northlight at $929, and Centergrove at $1,195. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Kannapolis Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Forest Ridge$1,625$92984
Northlight$1,625$92980
Centergrove$1,640$1,19518
Central Park$1,640$1,02531
Manchester Place$1,640$1,01579
Mission Hills$1,640$1,00056
Sommerfield$1,640$1,02524
Midway East$1,655$92994
Briarcliff$1,680$1,00081
Forest Park$1,680$1,02539

Cheapest Available Kannapolis Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Kannapolis, NC is a Studio unit found at Kannan Station Apartment Homes in the Oak Crest neighborhood priced from $1,025. Concord Flats in the Oak Crest neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,025. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Kannapolis apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Kannan Station Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$1,025
Concord FlatsStudio Standard - Call For AvailabilityStudio,1BA$1,025
The Ridges1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,025
Waters Edge Apartment Homes (NC)One Bedroom - Waters Edge - 512 sqft1BR,1BA$1,055
American Ave NE2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kannapolis, NC

As of August 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kannapolis area is the $1.38 price per square foot 4 Bedroom Townhome Model at Greens of Concord Apartments in the in the Oak Crest neighborhood starting from $1,868. The second greatest value Kannapolis apartment is the Move In Special! Model at The Bridges Of Cabarrus starting at $1,595 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the Oak Crest neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Kannapolis apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Greens of Concord Apartments4 Bedroom Townhome4BR,2BA$1.38
The Bridges Of CabarrusMove In Special!2BR,2BA$1.24
The Retreat at Concord Apartments2Bd 2Bth Renovated2BR,2BA$1.29
Inspired Way2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.17
Park Street2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.08
The Retreat at Kannapolis2Bd 1.5Bth TH Reno2BR,1.5BA$1.30
140 Lake Concord Rd NE #D11, Unit D11140 Lake Concord Rd NE #D112BR,2BA$1.33
Oak Crest Apartments2A2BR,2BA$1.35
Chesney Woods Apartments2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.33
American Ave NE2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.22

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Kannapolis, NC

Ranked #409

Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Kannapolis, NC

Walk Score®

35 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

30 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

19 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Kannapolis Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Kannapolis?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Kannapolis is under $1,236.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Kannapolis?

The cheapest apartment in Kannapolis is The Ridges which is listed at $1,025, while the average apartment in Kannapolis costs $1,722.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Kannapolis?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 3 regular apartments in Kannapolis that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Kannapolis?

Cheap apartments in Kannapolis have an average cost of $1,178 which is $544 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Kannapolis.

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