Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oak Crest Neighborhood of Kannapolis, NC from $300 (27 Rentals)

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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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McLain Heights
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

McLain Heights

100 McLain Heights CtKannapolis, NC 28083
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South Emerson Hills
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

South Emerson Hills

1425 Mount Olivet RdKannapolis, NC 28083
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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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Oak Crest, Kannapolis, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Oak Crest Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Oak Crest area of Kannapolis, NC is a Studio unit found at Crestview Huntington priced from $943. Waters Edge Apartment Homes (NC) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $955. Here are the most affordable Oak Crest apartments for rent in Kannapolis, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Crestview HuntingtonCypressStudio,1BA$943
Waters Edge Apartment Homes (NC)Studio - Waters Edge - 336 sqftStudio,1BA$955
Kannan Station Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$975
Concord FlatsStudio Standard - Call For AvailabilityStudio,1BA$1,025
South Emerson Hills1 x 11BR,1BA$1,089
The Retreat at Kannapolis1 Bd 1 Bth Garden Reno1BR,1BA$1,099
Edge at ConcordConcord2BR,1BA$1,139
Oak Crest Apartments2A2BR,2BA$1,220
Oak Ridge DuplexesOakRidge Townhome 2br 1.5ba, White Oak Lane Kan...2BR,1BA$1,245
Ashford Place ApartmentsAshford 2x12BR,1BA$1,265

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oak Crest, NC

As of May 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oak Crest area is the $1.21 price per square foot 2 months free * advertised rent includes conces... Model at The Bridges Of Cabarrus in the in the Oak Crest neighborhood starting from $1,556. The second greatest value Oak Crest 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 Oak Crest apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Bridges Of Cabarrus2 months free * advertised rent includes conces...2BR,2BA$1.21
Crown Point Luxury Apartments at Kingsport2x2 Deluxe-Call For Availability2BR,2BA$1.34
Meadow Creek Townhomes2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Garden Style Apartment Home2BR,1.5BA$1.38
Oak Crest Apartments2A2BR,2BA$1.29
Beautiful Chesney Woods Townhomes2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.35
Oak Ridge DuplexesOakRidge Townhome 2br 1.5ba, White Oak Lane Kan...2BR,1.5BA$1.35
Longview MeadowThe Silverbell2BR,2BA$1.50
Ashford Place ApartmentsAshford 2x12BR,1BA$1.58
South Emerson Hills1 x 11BR,1BA$1.38
The Retreat at Kannapolis1 Bd 1 Bth Garden Reno1BR,1BA$1.47

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in areas across the United States including Oak Crest, Kannapolis, and the greater Kannapolis area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oak Crest Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Oak Crest?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Oak Crest is under $1,265.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Oak Crest?

The cheapest apartment in Oak Crest is Crestview Huntington which is listed at $1,045, while the average apartment in Oak Crest costs $1,868.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Oak Crest?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 6 regular apartments in Oak Crest that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Oak Crest?

Cheap apartments in Oak Crest have an average cost of $1,105 which is $763 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oak Crest.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Written by: Lauren Harrington

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