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Charlotte's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Charlotte and the best places to live with original content written by our Charlotte, NC Local Expert Carrie Catalano!

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Charlotte, NC

Pricing Updated: 12/23/2024

Current apartment rentals in the Charlotte, NC area range in price from $313 to $26,013 with an overall median price of $2,526. The three Charlotte neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Westchester at $635, White Oaks at $1,390, and Becton Park at $635. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Charlotte Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Westchester$1,320$63515
White Oaks$1,390$1,3902
Becton Park$1,399$63589
North Sharon Amity$1,495$507228
Farm Pond$1,537$507251
Back Creek Church Road$1,545$399149
Logan$1,550$75016
South Historic Concord$1,550$75019
Havenbrook$1,565$650114
Sutton Park$1,581$63013

Cheapest Available Charlotte Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Charlotte, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Northlake Center Apartments in the Norwood at McIntyre neighborhood priced from $369. Evoke Living at Eastland Yards in the Eastland neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $507. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Charlotte apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Northlake Center Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$369
Evoke Living at Eastland YardsOne Bedroom - A1BR,1BA$507
Rivergate Greene3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$520
Elevate at Tryon- Unique Uptown LivingStudioStudio,1BA$845
Archdale Senior1 Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$850
Vivo Living Charlotte UniversityStudioStudio,1BA$850
Vivo Living Arbor ViewStudioStudio,1BA$879
Terrace View Senior Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$895
GreenRock EstatesThe Tillery1BR,1BA$899
The Landing on FarmhurstToronto1BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Charlotte, NC

As of December 24, 2024 the best value apartment in the Charlotte area is the $1.06 price per square foot Emery Model at Newton Creek in the in the Farm Pond neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Charlotte apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Spire Apartments starting at $1,614 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Back Creek Downs neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Charlotte apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Newton CreekEmery3BR,2.5BA$1.06
Spire Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.00
Aspen Heights University CityBoulder4BR,4BA$0.66
The Union Student LivingC33BR,3BA$0.59
Walden Station (Student Housing ONLY)2 Beds 2 Bath (Students ONLY)2BR,2BA$0.74
Rivergate Greene3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.47
Latitude 492 BEDROOM, 2 BATH2BR,2BA$0.88
Seneca Woods Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.09
Evoke Living at Eastland YardsOne Bedroom - A1BR,1BA$0.68
Northlake Center Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.54

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Charlotte Overview

Ready to learn something new about the City of Trees? Well, if you are an outdoorsy, active, spiritual and can-do type of person, you are going to love calling Charlotte your new home. With beautiful weather all year round, low cost of living, excellent health care, beautiful homes, rich culture and great southern hospitality, Charlotte is one of the best cities to live in especially if you have a young family.

Why live in Charlotte, NC?

Charlotte is one of the most vibrant cities in North Carolina that offers the best outdoor activities. For one, the Queen City enjoys one of the best weathers in all of America. Though the summers can be really hot and humid, it’s only a great excuse to go about and take a dip or enjoy the numerous watersport activities in Charlotte.

Charlotte, NC
Population: 872,498

Ranked #16

in US Census Population by City

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Charlotte, NC

Ranked #1

Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Charlotte, NC

Walk Score®

46 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

40 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

35 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Charlotte Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Charlotte?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Charlotte is at Elevate at Tryon- Unique Uptown Living listed at $845.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Charlotte Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Charlotte Apartment is $369 at Northlake Center Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Charlotte is starting from $603 at Evoke Living at Eastland Yards.

What is the most affordable Charlotte Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Charlotte Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Rivergate Greene and starts from $520.

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