
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oak Crest Neighborhood of Kannapolis, NC from $300 (2 Rentals)
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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 | $1,074 | $930 | $1,327 |
| Oak Crest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,281 | $895 | $1,825 |
| Oak Crest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,466 | $1,100 | $1,885 |
| Oak Crest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,668 | $1,385 | $1,975 |
| Oak Crest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,868 | $1,868 | $1,868 |
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There are currently 2 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the Oak Crest Neighborhood of Kannapolis, NC.
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oak Crest, NC
As of January 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oak Crest area is the $1.34 price per square foot 2x2 Deluxe-Call For Availability Model at Crown Point Luxury Apartments at Kingsport in the in the Oak Crest neighborhood starting from $1,525. The second greatest value Oak Crest apartment is the 2Bd 2Bth Renovated Model at The Retreat at Concord Apartments starting at $1,449 with a $1.29 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Point Luxury Apartments at Kingsport | 2x2 Deluxe-Call For Availability | 2BR,2BA | $1.34 |
| The Retreat at Concord Apartments | 2Bd 2Bth Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.29 |
| Meadow Creek Townhomes | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Garden Style Apartment Home ... | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.53 |
| 140 Lake Concord Rd NE #D11, Unit D11 | 140 Lake Concord Rd NE #D11 | 2BR,2BA | $1.33 |
| Oak Ridge Duplexes | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.26 |
| Oak Crest Apartments | 2A | 2BR,2BA | $1.27 |
| Chesney Woods Apartments | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.32 |
| The Bridges Of Cabarrus | 1x1 The Bunker Hill | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Wilson Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| The Retreat at Kannapolis | 1 Bd 1 Bth Garden Reno | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
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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 $1,220.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Oak Crest?
The cheapest apartment in Oak Crest is Wilson Street which is listed at $895, 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 10 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 $1,142 which is $726 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oak Crest.
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