Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rainbow Drive Neighborhood of Kannapolis, NC from $800 (9 Rentals)

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Walter Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Walter Townhomes

528 Walter StKannapolis, NC 28083

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1110 S Main St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1110 S Main St

1110 S Main StKannapolis, NC 28081

Rainbow Drive, Kannapolis, NC Local Guide

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 $999. The Retreat at Kannapolis has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,125. Here are the most affordable Rainbow Drive apartments for rent in Kannapolis, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Ridges1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$999
The Retreat at Kannapolis1 Bd 1 Bth Garden Reno1BR,1BA$1,125
The Vive at KellswaterA1 The Beech - One Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,212

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rainbow Drive, NC

As of June 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rainbow Drive area is the $1.41 price per square foot Forestwood Model at Redwood Kannapolis Parkway in the in the Trinity Crest neighborhood starting from $1,824. The second greatest value Rainbow Drive apartment is the 2BR/1.5BA Model at Park Street starting at $1,275 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the Oak 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.
Redwood Kannapolis ParkwayForestwood2BR,2BA$1.41
Park Street2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.15
The Vive at KellswaterA2 The Sequoia - One Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.45
Stadium LoftsThe Dugout1BR,1BA$2.53
The Retreat at Kannapolis1 Bd 1 Bth Garden Reno1BR,1BA$1.50
Argento at Kellswater Bridge ApartmentsA1.1 with Garage1BR,1BA$2.19
The Ridges1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.45
Vida KannapolisOakStudio ,1BA$2.56

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Rainbow Drive, Kannapolis, NC

Ranked #19

Among neighborhoods in Kannapolis, NC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Rainbow Drive Neighborhood in Kannapolis, NC

Walk Score®

4 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

9 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

12 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rainbow Drive Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Rainbow Drive Apartment is $999 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 $1,275 at Park Street.

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 $1,740.

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