
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Charlotte, NC from $300 with Washer/Dryer (539 Rentals)
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Seversville Apartments

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The Mezzanine at Freedom Apartments

8031 Pleasant Grove Rd

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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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Hampton Creste Apartments

Wexford Apartment Homes

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Coffey Creek

Winslow Apartments

GreenRock Estates

The Flats at Arrowood

Arbor Glen Apartments

The Apartments at Sailboat Bay

The Tatum Apartments

The Pines

Safire at Matthews

Camara Estates

Copper Creek

The Landing on Farmhurst

Crossing at Reedy Creek

SomerStone Estates

Room in Townhome on Canton Side Ave

The Oasis At Regal Oaks

Beacon Hill
Charlotte, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Charlotte?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Charlotte Studio Apartments | $1,523 | $849 | $10,000+ |
Charlotte 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,775 | $533 | $7,077 |
Charlotte 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,243 | $430 | $10,000+ |
Charlotte 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,616 | $740 | $10,000+ |
Charlotte 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,322 | $725 | $9,666 |
Charlotte 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,223 | $720 | $4,095 |
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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 $2,624.
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 3,965 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 $448 which is $2,176 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.

Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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.

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.