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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Charlotte, NC

Pricing Updated: 03/05/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Charlotte, NC area range in price from $338 to $19,834 with an overall median price of $2,464. The three Charlotte neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Council Oaks at $785, Kingswood at $785, and Sutton Park at $785. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Charlotte Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Council Oaks$1,400$785605
Kingswood$1,400$785605
Sutton Park$1,400$785595
Tina Village$1,400$785605
Woodhaven$1,400$785605
Becton Park$1,480$7001166
Hamilton Circle$1,500$850652
Nevin Community$1,501$9071278
Rockwell Park Hemphill Heights$1,517$9741231
Derita Statesville$1,534$9071055

Cheapest Available Charlotte Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Charlotte, NC is a Studio unit found at 808 Hawthorne in the Elizabeth neighborhood priced from $338. 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
808 HawthorneStudio 2Studio,1BA$338
Evoke Living at Eastland YardsOne Bedroom - A1BR,1BA$507
The Flats at ArrowoodA1P1BR,1BA$819
Elevate at Tryon- Unique Uptown LivingStudioStudio,1BA$845
Vivo Living Arbor ViewStudio - FREE RENT UNTIL MARCH!Studio,1BA$849
Archdale Senior1 Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$850
Vivo Living Charlotte UniversityStudioStudio,1BA$850
GreenRock EstatesThe Tillery1BR,1BA$899
The Landing on FarmhurstToronto1BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Charlotte, NC

As of March 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Charlotte area is the $0.64 price per square foot 9508 Weston Woods Ln Model at 9508 Weston Woods Ln in the in the Garden Park neighborhood starting from $2,730. The second greatest value Charlotte apartment is the 2107 Ridley Park Ct Model at 2107 Ridley Park Ct starting at $2,915 with a $0.82 price per square foot in the Brandon Oaks 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.
9508 Weston Woods Ln9508 Weston Woods Ln4BR,2.5BA$0.64
2107 Ridley Park Ct2107 Ridley Park Ct5BR,4BA$0.82
2927 Meadow Knoll Dr2927 Meadow Knoll Dr3BR,2.5BA$0.84
Room in Townhome on Chastain AveRoom in Townhome on Chastain Ave1BR,1BA$0.69
Aspen Heights University CityBoulder4BR,4BA$0.65
Room in Townhome on Johns Walk WayRoom in Townhome on Johns Walk Way1BR,1BA$0.57
The Union Student LivingC33BR,3BA$0.65
The Mezzanine at Freedom ApartmentsAshley2BR,2BA$0.79
Latitude 492 BEDROOM, 2 BATH2BR,2BA$0.83
Evoke Living at Eastland YardsOne Bedroom - A1BR,1BA$0.68

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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Charlotte?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Charlotte is at 808 Hawthorne listed at $338.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Charlotte Apartment is $507 at Evoke Living at Eastland Yards.

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 The Mezzanine at Freedom Apartments and starts from $1,041.

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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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What to Know About Fees and Fines When Renting

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When it comes to renting a new apartment or home there can be a number of fees that you will want to keep in mind going into the process.

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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.