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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Charlotte, NC

Pricing Updated: 04/12/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Charlotte, NC area range in price from $356 to $14,442 with an overall median price of $2,601. The three Charlotte neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are South Corban Avenue at $975, Canterbury at $850, and South Historic Concord at $975. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Charlotte Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
South Corban Avenue$975$9751
Canterbury$1,325$85019
South Historic Concord$1,548$97518
Logan$1,550$1,06314
Brookdale$1,590$725136
Cherry Park$1,629$92593
Stonewood$1,629$1,15076
Short Street$1,653$1,06322
Old Earnhardt$1,654$95575
Traton Woods$1,654$975104

Cheapest Available Charlotte Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Charlotte, NC is a 2 Beds unit found at Northlake Center Apartments in the Norwood at McIntyre neighborhood priced from $430. Vivo Living Arbor View in the Clanton Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $849. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Charlotte apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Northlake Center Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$430
Vivo Living Arbor ViewStudioStudio,1BA$849
Archdale Senior1 Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$850
GreenRock EstatesThe Tillery1BR,1BA$899
The Mezzanine at Freedom ApartmentsAshley2BR,2BA$910
The Apartments at Sailboat BayStudioStudio,1BA$915
The Flats at ArrowoodA2D1BR,1BA$919
Park Creek ApartmentsBirch Garden Style Apartment1BR,1BA$920
Terrace View1BD/1BA White Cabient (Silver Unit)1BR,1BA$925
The Spoke at Tyvola StationS1Studio,1BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Charlotte, NC

As of April 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Charlotte area is the $1.07 price per square foot Nolan Model at Smith Farms in the in the Highland Creek neighborhood starting from $2,323. The second greatest value Charlotte apartment is the 8314 Scarlet Oak Ct Model at 8314 Scarlet Oak Ct, Unit Scarlet #2 starting at $1,645 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the East Charlotte 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.
Smith FarmsNolan4BR,3.5BA$1.07
8314 Scarlet Oak Ct, Unit Scarlet #28314 Scarlet Oak Ct2BR,1BA$1.00
Spire Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.02
Aspen Heights University CityBoulder4BR,4BA$0.65
The Union Student LivingC33BR,3BA$0.59
The Mezzanine at Freedom ApartmentsAshley2BR,2BA$0.79
Coffey CreekB2P2BR,2BA$1.09
Latitude 492 BEDROOM, 2 BATH2BR,2BA$0.81
Northlake Center Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.48
Seneca Woods Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.09

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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.

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 a cheap apartment in Charlotte?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Charlotte is under $925.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Charlotte?

The cheapest apartment in Charlotte is Archdale Senior which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Charlotte costs $2,601.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Charlotte?

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 4,347 regular apartments in Charlotte 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 Charlotte?

Cheap apartments in Charlotte have an average cost of $457 which is $2,144 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Charlotte.

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Charlotte, NC

Written by: Carrie Catalano

I'm Carrie, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Charlotte, North Carolina. I moved to the Triangle area of North Carolina in the summer of 2024 and have been exploring the state since.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.