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Forest Park Crossing

1065 Ridgeway DrKannapolis, NC 28083
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300 S Little Texas RdKannapolis, NC 28083
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Kannapolis, NC

Pricing Updated: 01/10/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Kannapolis, NC area range in price from $800 to $2,990 with an overall median price of $2,000. The three Kannapolis neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Jamestown at $1,420, Rainbow Drive at $900, and Old Centergrove at $1,295. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Kannapolis Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Jamestown$1,500$1,4203
Rainbow Drive$1,550$9007
Old Centergrove$1,637$1,2954
Harbour Towne$1,669$1,5803
Forest Park$1,705$1,6392
Car Town$1,775$1,4652
Midway West$1,785$1,2954
Downtown Kannapolis$1,800$99514
Oakbrook$1,895$90016
Northlight$2,035$1,6802

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 $945. The Ridges in the Woodmore 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
Kannan Station Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$945
The Ridges1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$975
Edge at ConcordCabo1BR,1BA$1,003

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kannapolis, NC

As of January 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kannapolis area is the $1.33 price per square foot B3 Model at The Wayford at Concord in the in the Afton Village neighborhood starting from $2,150. The second greatest value Kannapolis apartment is the 3BR/2.0BA Model at American Ave NE starting at $1,350 with a $1.17 price per square foot in the Haddington Estates 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 Wayford at ConcordB32BR,2BA$1.33
American Ave NE3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.17
Crown Point Luxury Apartments at Kingsport2x2 Deluxe-Call For Availability2BR,2BA$1.34
140 Lake Concord Rd NE #D11, Unit D11140 Lake Concord Rd NE #D112BR,2BA$1.33
Oak Ridge Duplexes2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.26
Oak Crest Apartments2A2BR,2BA$1.27
Chesney Woods Apartments2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.36
The Bridges Of Cabarrus1x1 The Bunker Hill1BR,1BA$1.40
The Vive at KellswaterA1 The Beech - One Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.36
The Retreat at Kannapolis1 Bd 1 Bth Garden Reno1BR,1BA$1.37

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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 $945.

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 $1,050 at Crestview Huntington.

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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