Apartments for Rent in the Oak Crest Neighborhood of Kannapolis, NC (178 Rentals)

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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property at 1042 McLain Rd

$1,795

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3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 1

1042 McLain Rd

KannapolisNC28083
property at 1414 Mason St

$2,100

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3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

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1414 Mason St

KannapolisNC28081

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across North Carolina and customized analysis for Central Kannapolis, NC. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Family-Friendly Rating

When renting for a family with young ones, location matters. Amongst all of the neighborhoods in Kannapolis, Oak Crest is amongst the finest neighborhoods for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly submarkets have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. Family Friendly neighborhoods provide resources like parks, pet amenities, playgrounds, recreation and A/V rooms, trails, and great education and schools.

Outdoors Rating

Love nice outdoor spaces? this neighborhood is a highly-rated area of town for having parks and greenspace, with a score of 3.5 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

Oak Crest is one of our preferred higher-end communities in town, with a score of 3.5 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like pools, saunas, workout spaces, concierge services, park access, and nice home amenities like granite or quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. Luxury neighborhoods also often offer hardwood floors and fireplaces, tennis courts, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.

Pet Friendly Rating

Are there pets in your life? this part of Kannapolis ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Oak Crest

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Oak Crest area of Kannapolis, NC?

As of today, August 26, 2026, there are currently 178 available Oak Crest apartments priced from $822 to $2,260, with an average monthly rent of $1,461.

How much are Studio apartments in Oak Crest?

There are currently 10 Studio Apartments in Oak Crest with rent ranges from $822 to $1,500 with an average price of $1,289.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Oak Crest Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Oak Crest ranges from $925 to $1,805 with an average monthly rent of $1,443.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Oak Crest cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Oak Crest range from $1,100 to $2,260. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,449.

How expensive are Oak Crest Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 26 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Oak Crest on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,370 to $1,699 - averaging $1,603 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.