Cheap Apartments for Rent in Kannapolis, NC from $300 (8 Rentals)

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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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Brooke Pointe Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brooke Pointe Manor

1415 Fairington Dr NWConcord, NC 28027
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Kannapolis, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Kannapolis, NC

Pricing Updated: 09/18/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Kannapolis, NC area range in price from $878 to $2,700 with an overall median price of $1,733. The three Kannapolis neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Forest Ridge at $878, Northlight at $878, and Sommerfield at $1,040. 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$1,575$87898
Northlight$1,575$87894
Sommerfield$1,600$1,04031
Manchester Place$1,625$97589
Midway East$1,625$878107
Central Park$1,634$1,04040
Mission Hills$1,634$97567
Forest Park$1,643$97542
Harbour Towne$1,643$97553
Jamestown$1,643$97543

Cheapest Available Kannapolis Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Kannapolis, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Crestview Huntington in the Oak Crest neighborhood priced from $971. The Retreat at Kannapolis in the Oak Crest neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $975. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Kannapolis apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Crestview HuntingtonMaple1BR,1BA$971
The Retreat at Kannapolis1 Bd 1 Bth Garden1BR,1BA$975
Concord FlatsStudio Standard - Call For AvailabilityStudio,1BA$1,025

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kannapolis, NC

As of September 18, 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 3Bd 2Bth Renovated Model at The Retreat at Concord Apartments starting at $1,625 with a $1.33 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 Retreat at Concord Apartments3Bd 2Bth Renovated3BR,2BA$1.33
Crown Point Luxury Apartments at Kingsport2x2 Deluxe-Call For Availability2BR,2BA$1.38
Inspired Way2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.17
140 Lake Concord Rd NE #D11, Unit D11140 Lake Concord Rd NE #D112BR,2BA$1.33
Oak Crest Apartments2A2BR,2BA$1.27
Chesney Woods Apartments2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.29
White Oak Apartments of Kannapolis, Inc.2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.35
American Ave NE2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.22
Longview MeadowThe Silverbell2BR,2BA$1.33

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Kannapolis, NC

Ranked #261

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 $1,190.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Kannapolis?

The cheapest apartment in Kannapolis is Crestview Huntington which is listed at $971, while the average apartment in Kannapolis costs $1,733.

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 13 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 $1,153 which is $580 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Kannapolis.

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