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Kannapolis, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Kannapolis, NC

Pricing Updated: 06/16/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Kannapolis, NC area range in price from $800 to $3,080 with an overall median price of $2,007. The three Kannapolis neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Car Town at $1,100, Old Centergrove at $1,175, and Rainbow Drive at $1,300. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Kannapolis Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Car Town$1,595$1,1008
Old Centergrove$1,595$1,1755
Rainbow Drive$1,599$1,3002
Downtown Kannapolis$1,672$1,05012
Oakbrook$1,672$1,4009
Forest Park$1,950$1,9501
Central Park$2,000$95018
Sommerfield$2,000$80019
Briarcliff$2,025$1,10025
Forest Ridge$2,025$95042

Cheapest Available Kannapolis Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Kannapolis, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at The Ridges in the Queen's Gate neighborhood priced from $999. Concord Flats in the Oak Crest neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Kannapolis apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Ridges1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$999
Concord FlatsStudio Standard - Call For AvailabilityStudio,1BA$1,000
Kannan Station Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$1,020
Waters Edge Apartment Homes (NC)One Bedroom - Waters Edge - 512 sqft1BR,1BA$1,025
Crestview HuntingtonMaple1BR,1BA$1,073

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kannapolis, NC

As of June 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kannapolis area is the $1.21 price per square foot C Model at Legacy Concord Apartments in the in the Foxlaire neighborhood starting from $1,810. The second greatest value Kannapolis apartment is the 3x2 The Heritage Model at The Bridges Of Cabarrus starting at $1,795 with a $1.35 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.
Legacy Concord ApartmentsC3BR,2BA$1.21
The Bridges Of Cabarrus3x2 The Heritage3BR,2BA$1.35
The Retreat at Concord Apartments3Bd 2Bth Renovated3BR,2BA$1.33
Crown Point Luxury Apartments at Kingsport2x2 Deluxe-Call For Availability2BR,2BA$1.36
Park Street2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.15
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$1.28
The Vive at KellswaterA1 The Beech - One Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.34
American Ave NE2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.22

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kannapolis

What type of rentals are currently available in Kannapolis?

There are currently 97 Apartments for Rent in Kannapolis, NC with pricing that ranges from $750 to $6,512. There are also 151 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Kannapolis ranging from $800 to $3,495.

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 $3,495 with an average monthly rent of $1,989.

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 $1,420 to $6,512, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,350 to $2,395. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,868.

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