Apartments for Rent in Kannapolis, NC

A sprawling yet laid-back city in central North Carolina, Kannapolis is just north of Concord and only 26 miles northeast of Downtown Charlotte. Perfect for commuters or anyone looking for a bit more space outside the city, Kannapolis offers affordable rentals and an active, close-knit community. There are restaurants, fast food, grocers, and big-box stores aplenty along Highway 29, the area's main thoroughfare. Largely residential, Kannapolis is popular with families. Two well-maintained parks, including the popular Baker's Creek Park, are the perfect spot for a picnic or walking the dog, and there are plenty of shopping centers along Interstate 85 and Copperfield Boulevard Northeast. Lake Norman is just west of Kannapolis, providing endless opportunities for fishing and boating year-round. Rentals in Kannapolis range from affordable apartments near the interstate to contemporary single-family homes near the center of the city, with the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment currently around $1,200.