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

Kannan Station Apartment Homes

Forest Park Crossing

Villas At Forest Park

648 Wilson St
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659 Wilson St

1300 Meadow Ave

121 Briarcliff Dr

Kimberly Ridge

638 Wilson St

2202 S Main St
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McLain Heights

South Emerson Hills

714 Broad St

Crestview Huntington

Waters Edge Apartment Homes (NC)

Edge at Concord
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Concord Flats

Brooke Pointe Apartments

543 Hyde Park Dr NE

Brooke Pointe Manor

Melrose Apartments

303 Country Club Dr NE
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307 Country Club Dr NE

Buckingham Place

Crestview 4 Apartments
Oak Crest, Kannapolis, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Oak Crest?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Crest Studio Apartments | $1,233 | $943 | $1,480 |
| Oak Crest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,469 | $925 | $1,805 |
| Oak Crest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,530 | $989 | $2,495 |
| Oak Crest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,670 | $1,375 | $1,946 |
| Oak Crest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,868 | $1,868 | $1,868 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 27 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the Oak Crest Neighborhood of Kannapolis, NC.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crestview Huntington | Cypress | Studio,1BA | $943 |
| Waters Edge Apartment Homes (NC) | Studio - Waters Edge - 336 sqft | Studio,1BA | $955 |
| Kannan Station Apartment Homes | Studio | Studio,1BA | $975 |
| Concord Flats | Studio Standard - Call For Availability | Studio,1BA | $1,025 |
| South Emerson Hills | 1 x 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,089 |
| The Retreat at Kannapolis | 1 Bd 1 Bth Garden Reno | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| Edge at Concord | Concord | 2BR,1BA | $1,139 |
| Oak Crest Apartments | 2A | 2BR,2BA | $1,220 |
| Oak Ridge Duplexes | OakRidge Townhome 2br 1.5ba, White Oak Lane Kan... | 2BR,1BA | $1,245 |
| Ashford Place Apartments | Ashford 2x1 | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bridges Of Cabarrus | 2 months free * advertised rent includes conces... | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
| Crown Point Luxury Apartments at Kingsport | 2x2 Deluxe-Call For Availability | 2BR,2BA | $1.34 |
| Meadow Creek Townhomes | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Garden Style Apartment Home | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.38 |
| Oak Crest Apartments | 2A | 2BR,2BA | $1.29 |
| Beautiful Chesney Woods Townhomes | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.35 |
| Oak Ridge Duplexes | OakRidge Townhome 2br 1.5ba, White Oak Lane Kan... | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.35 |
| Longview Meadow | The Silverbell | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| Ashford Place Apartments | Ashford 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| South Emerson Hills | 1 x 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| The Retreat at Kannapolis | 1 Bd 1 Bth Garden Reno | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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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.
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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much
Written by: Lauren Harrington
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