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210 Basin Ave

KannapolisNC28083

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Forest Park Crossing
1 to 3 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
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Kimberly Ridge

450 Cabarrus Arms DrKannapolis, NC 28081
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McLain Heights
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

McLain Heights

100 McLain Heights CtKannapolis, NC 28083
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South Emerson Hills
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

South Emerson Hills

1425 Mount Olivet RdKannapolis, NC 28083
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University Park
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

University Park

2137 University DrKannapolis, NC 28083

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Kannapolis, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Kannapolis, NC

Pricing Updated: 05/25/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Kannapolis, NC area range in price from $615 to $3,000 with an overall median price of $2,198. The three Kannapolis neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Midway West at $1,345, Car Town at $900, and Jamestown at $850. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Kannapolis Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Midway West$1,657$1,3453
Car Town$1,817$9004
Jamestown$1,830$8503
Old Centergrove$1,830$8508
Centergrove$1,857$1,3002
Harbour Towne$1,945$1,8503
Forest Park$1,975$1,7004
Midway East$2,200$6159
Sommerfield$2,297$85035
Downtown Kannapolis$2,325$1,0956

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 $960. Waters Edge Apartment Homes (NC) in the Oak Crest neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $965. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Kannapolis apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Kannan Station Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$960
Waters Edge Apartment Homes (NC)Studio - Waters Edge - 336 sqftStudio,1BA$965
The Ridges1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$975
Concord FlatsStudio Standard - Call For AvailabilityStudio,1BA$1,025
Edge at ConcordCabo1BR,1BA$1,065
South Emerson Hills1 x 11BR,1BA$1,089
The Retreat at Kannapolis1 Bd 1 Bth Garden Reno1BR,1BA$1,099
Oak Crest Apartments2A2BR,2BA$1,220

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kannapolis, NC

As of May 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kannapolis area is the $1.21 price per square foot 2 months free * advertised rent includes conces... Model at The Bridges Of Cabarrus in the in the Oak Crest neighborhood starting from $1,556. The second greatest value Kannapolis apartment is the B2 Model at The Elliott starting at $1,590 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the Afton Village 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.
The Bridges Of Cabarrus2 months free * advertised rent includes conces...2BR,2BA$1.21
The ElliottB22BR,2BA$1.36
American Ave NE3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.17
Crown Point Luxury Apartments at Kingsport2x2 Deluxe-Call For Availability2BR,2BA$1.34
300 Gurley Dr NW, Unit 300 Gurley Dr Concord NC300 Gurley Dr NW2BR,1BA$1.09
296 Gurley Dr NW, Unit 296 Gurley Dr Concord NC296 Gurley Dr NW2BR,1BA$1.20
The Vive at KellswaterA2 The Sequoia - One Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.35
Oak Crest Apartments2A2BR,2BA$1.29
Beautiful Chesney Woods Townhomes2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.35
South Emerson Hills1 x 11BR,1BA$1.38

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Kannapolis Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Kannapolis?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Kannapolis is at Kannan Station Apartment Homes listed at $960.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Kannapolis Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Kannapolis Apartment is $975 at The Ridges.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Kannapolis Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Kannapolis is starting from $1,140 at Edge at Concord.

What is the most affordable Kannapolis Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Kannapolis Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at American Ave NE and starts from $1,350.

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