Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Kannapolis Neighborhood of Kannapolis, NC from $300 (15 Rentals)

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1110 S Main St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1110 S Main St

1110 S Main StKannapolis, NC 28081
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Forest Park Crossing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Forest Park Crossing

1065 Ridgeway DrKannapolis, NC 28083
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Walter Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Walter Townhomes

528 Walter StKannapolis, 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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White Oak Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

White Oak Apartments

500-508 Jackson Park RdKannapolis, NC 28083

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Downtown Kannapolis, Kannapolis, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Kannapolis Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Kannapolis area of Kannapolis, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at The Ridges priced from $1,025. The Vive at Kellswater has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,133. Here are the most affordable Downtown Kannapolis apartments for rent in Kannapolis, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Ridges1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,025
The Vive at KellswaterA1 The Beech - One Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,133
Oak Ridge DuplexesOakRidge Townhome 2br 1.5ba, White Oak Lane Kan...2BR,1BA$1,195
Kannan Station Apartment HomesOne Bedroom-512 sqft1BR,1BA$1,205
Ashford Place ApartmentsAshford 2x12BR,1BA$1,220

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Kannapolis, NC

As of July 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Kannapolis area is the $1.05 price per square foot 3A Model at Oak Crest Apartments in the in the Oak Crest neighborhood starting from $1,326. The second greatest value Downtown Kannapolis apartment is the 2 Bedroom Carriage Model at Graces Reserve starting at $1,750 with a $1.68 price per square foot in the Oak Crest neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Kannapolis apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Oak Crest Apartments3A3BR,2BA$1.05
Graces Reserve2 Bedroom Carriage2BR,2BA$1.68
The Retreat at Kannapolis2Bd 1.5Bth TH Reno2BR,1.5BA$1.25
The Vive at KellswaterA1 The Beech - One Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.25
Oak Ridge DuplexesOakRidge Duplex (Garden style) 2br 1ba, White O...2BR,1BA$1.39
Ashford Place ApartmentsAshford 2x12BR,1BA$1.53
Argento at Kellswater Bridge ApartmentsA1.1 with Garage1BR,1BA$2.24
Vida KannapolisChestnut1BR,1BA$2.05
The Ridges1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.49
Kannan Station Apartment HomesOne Bedroom-512 sqft1BR,1BA$2.35

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Downtown Kannapolis, Kannapolis, NC

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Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Kannapolis Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Kannapolis?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Kannapolis is at 200 Main listed at $1,295.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Kannapolis Apartment is $1,025 at The Ridges.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Kannapolis is starting from $1,195 at Oak Ridge Duplexes.

What is the most affordable Downtown Kannapolis Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Kannapolis Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Oak Crest Apartments and starts from $1,326.

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