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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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306 Bell St, Unit B

306 Bell St
KannapolisNC28081

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property at 223 N Beaver St

$1,350

3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Townhome for Rent

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223 N Beaver St

LandisNC28088

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property at 2205 Ln St

$1,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2205 Ln St

KannapolisNC28083

Kannapolis, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Kannapolis, NC

Pricing Updated: 02/17/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Kannapolis, NC area range in price from $845 to $2,575 with an overall median price of $1,695. The three Kannapolis neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Forest Ridge at $845, Northlight at $845, and Forest Park at $845. 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$1,525$845100
Northlight$1,525$84596
Forest Park$1,590$84539
Harbour Towne$1,590$84546
Jamestown$1,590$84532
Midway East$1,590$845110
Mission Hills$1,590$84559
Old Centergrove$1,590$84532
Queen's Gate$1,590$84530
Central Park$1,607$84525

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. Crestview Huntington in the Oak Crest neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $871. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Kannapolis apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Wilson Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$845
Crestview HuntingtonBirch1BR,1BA$871
Edge at ConcordCabo1BR,1BA$925
Kannan Station Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$960
The Ridges1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$975
Waters Edge Apartment Homes (NC)One Bedroom - Waters Edge - 512 sqft1BR,1BA$1,000
Concord FlatsStudio Standard - Call For AvailabilityStudio,1BA$1,025
The Retreat at Kannapolis1 Bd 1 Bth Garden Reno1BR,1BA$1,125
Oak Ridge Duplexes2BR/1.5BA2BR,1BA$1,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kannapolis, NC

As of February 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kannapolis area is the $1.17 price per square foot 3BR/2.0BA Model at American Ave NE in the in the Haddington Estates neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Kannapolis apartment is the 2x2 Deluxe-Call For Availability Model at Crown Point Luxury Apartments at Kingsport starting at $1,525 with a $1.34 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.
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$1.25
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$1.32
Meadow Creek Townhomes2 BR 1BA Garden ADA Flat in TH Building2BR,1BA$1.44
Wilson Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$0.94
The Ridges1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.42

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kannapolis

What type of rentals are currently available in Kannapolis?

There are currently 108 Apartments for Rent in Kannapolis, NC with pricing that ranges from $845 to $2,575. There are also 183 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Kannapolis ranging from $800 to $3,100.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Kannapolis?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Kannapolis ranges from $800 to $3,100 with an average monthly rent of $1,897.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Kannapolis?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Kannapolis range from $1,385 to $2,575, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,295 to $2,845. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,895 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,868.

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