Cheap Apartments for Rent in Kannapolis, NC from $300 (23 Rentals)

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306 Bell St, Unit B

306 Bell St
KannapolisNC28081
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Kannan Station Apartment Homes
$985 - $2,408
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$902 - $2,325
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Kannan Station Apartment Homes

1100 Coopers Ridge DrKannapolis, NC 28083
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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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Waters Edge Apartment Homes (NC)
$990 - $2,161
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$907 - $2,078
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$990 - $2,161
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Waters Edge Apartment Homes (NC)

100 Waterview DrConcord, NC 28027
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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 to 2 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: 02/24/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Kannapolis, NC area range in price from $800 to $2,750 with an overall median price of $2,187. The three Kannapolis neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Jamestown at $1,500, Car Town at $1,375, and Old Centergrove at $1,500. 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$1,5001
Car Town$1,645$1,3752
Old Centergrove$1,650$1,5002
Midway West$1,774$8505
Northlight$1,975$1,9552
Harbour Towne$1,997$1,6996
Sommerfield$2,000$80044
Rainbow Drive$2,020$1,1005
Forest Park$2,025$1,5955
Queen's Gate$2,065$85057

Cheapest Available Kannapolis Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Kannapolis, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Wilson Street in the Oak Crest neighborhood priced from $845. Davidson Apartment Homes in the Oak Crest neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $869. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Kannapolis apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Wilson Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$845
Davidson Apartment HomesStudio (S1)Studio,1BA$869
Crestview HuntingtonBirch1BR,1BA$871
Edge at ConcordCabo1BR,1BA$925
The Ridges1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kannapolis, NC

As of February 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kannapolis area is the $1.26 price per square foot 3A Model at Oak Crest Apartments in the in the Oak Crest neighborhood starting from $1,592. 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.
Oak Crest Apartments3A3BR,2BA$1.26
American Ave NE3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.17
Crown Point Luxury Apartments at Kingsport2x2 Deluxe-Call For Availability2BR,2BA$1.34
The Retreat at Concord Apartments2Bd 2Bth Renovated2BR,2BA$1.31
294 Gurley Dr NW, Unit 294 Gurley Dr NW294 Gurley Dr NW2BR,1BA$1.09
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
Chesney Woods Apartments2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.33
Wilson Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$0.94
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 Davidson Apartment Homes listed at $869.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Kannapolis Apartment is $845 at Wilson Street.

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 $1,082 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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