Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rainbow Drive Neighborhood of Kannapolis, NC from $900 (9 Rentals)

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1110 S Main St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1110 S Main St

1110 S Main StKannapolis, NC 28081

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Walter Townhomes

528 Walter StKannapolis, NC 28083

Cheapest Available Rainbow Drive Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Rainbow Drive area of Kannapolis, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at The Ridges priced from $1,025. The Vive at Kellswater has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,189. Here are the most affordable Rainbow Drive apartments for rent in Kannapolis, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Ridges1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,025
The Vive at KellswaterA1 The Beech - One Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,189
The Retreat at Kannapolis2Bd 1.5Bth TH Reno2BR,1BA$1,249

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rainbow Drive, NC

As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rainbow Drive area is the $1.25 price per square foot 2Bd 1.5Bth TH Reno Model at The Retreat at Kannapolis in the in the Oak Crest neighborhood starting from $1,249. The second greatest value Rainbow Drive apartment is the A2 The Sequoia - One Bedroom, One Bathroom Model at The Vive at Kellswater starting at $1,348 with a $1.35 price per square foot in the Trinity Crest neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rainbow Drive apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Retreat at Kannapolis2Bd 1.5Bth TH Reno2BR,1.5BA$1.25
The Vive at KellswaterA2 The Sequoia - One Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.35
Ashford Place ApartmentsAshford 2x12BR,1BA$1.58
Argento at Kellswater Bridge ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.84
Vida KannapolisChestnut1BR,1BA$2.23
The Ridges1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.49
200 MainS2 - StudioStudio ,1BA$2.75

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rainbow Drive Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Rainbow Drive?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Rainbow Drive is at 200 Main listed at $1,295.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Rainbow Drive Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Rainbow Drive Apartment is $1,025 at The Ridges.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Rainbow Drive Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Rainbow Drive is starting from $1,249 at The Retreat at Kannapolis.

What is the most affordable Rainbow Drive Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Rainbow Drive Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Vive at Kellswater and starts from $1,576.

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