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

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Kannapolis?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Kannapolis Studio Apartments | $1,460 | $929 | $2,600 |
Cheap Kannapolis 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,701 | $1,000 | $4,661 |
Cheap Kannapolis 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,884 | $1,100 | $4,651 |
Cheap Kannapolis 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,257 | $1,475 | $6,622 |
Cheap Kannapolis 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,868 | $1,868 | $1,868 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Kannapolis, NC
Pricing Updated: 08/03/2025Current 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:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Forest Ridge | $1,625 | $929 | 84 |
Northlight | $1,625 | $929 | 80 |
Centergrove | $1,640 | $1,195 | 18 |
Central Park | $1,640 | $1,025 | 31 |
Manchester Place | $1,640 | $1,015 | 79 |
Mission Hills | $1,640 | $1,000 | 56 |
Sommerfield | $1,640 | $1,025 | 24 |
Midway East | $1,655 | $929 | 94 |
Briarcliff | $1,680 | $1,000 | 81 |
Forest Park | $1,680 | $1,025 | 39 |
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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Kannan Station Apartment Homes | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,025 |
Concord Flats | Studio Standard - Call For Availability | Studio,1BA | $1,025 |
The Ridges | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
Waters Edge Apartment Homes (NC) | One Bedroom - Waters Edge - 512 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,055 |
American Ave NE | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Greens of Concord Apartments | 4 Bedroom Townhome | 4BR,2BA | $1.38 |
The Bridges Of Cabarrus | Move In Special! | 2BR,2BA | $1.24 |
The Retreat at Concord Apartments | 2Bd 2Bth Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.29 |
Inspired Way | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.17 |
Park Street | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.08 |
The Retreat at Kannapolis | 2Bd 1.5Bth TH Reno | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.30 |
140 Lake Concord Rd NE #D11, Unit D11 | 140 Lake Concord Rd NE #D11 | 2BR,2BA | $1.33 |
Oak Crest Apartments | 2A | 2BR,2BA | $1.35 |
Chesney Woods Apartments | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.33 |
American Ave NE | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.22 |
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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
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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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