Studio Apartments for Rent in Charlotte, NC Under $1,300 (85 Rentals)

Broadstone Craft

Link Apartments® Mint Street

Link Apartments® Montford

MAA Gateway

Tapestry Tyvola

Finley on the Green

Link Apartments® NoDa 36th

The Kingsman
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Trailside NoDa

Kingston

The Grace at Tryon

Verde at McCullough Station

Amaze at NoDa

The Collective NoDa
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Cortland Wren Northlake

5115 Park Place

MAA South Line

1010 Dilworth Apartments

MAA South Park

The Ascher

Selene at Southline Apartments

Mercury Noda
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Elevate Tryon

Vivo Living Charlotte University

Bowery West

The Spoke at Tyvola Station

The Spoke at McCullough Station
Charlotte's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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Pavilion at UC

The Charlie

The Residences at Windsor

Vesta City Park Apartments

The Bryant Apartments

MAA Uptown

Alister Uptown
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 | $1,517 | $840 | $6,529 |
Charlotte 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,762 | $533 | $7,077 |
Charlotte 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,234 | $430 | $10,000+ |
Charlotte 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,603 | $740 | $10,000+ |
Charlotte 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,332 | $590 | $9,666 |
Charlotte 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,301 | $699 | $7,200 |
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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 Studio Charlotte Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Charlotte with Studio?
Currently the most affordable Studio in Charlotte is at Wexford Apartment Homes listed at $840.
How much is the average rent for a Studio Charlotte Apartment?
The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Charlotte is $1,517.
What is the largest available Studio Charlotte Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Charlotte is a 878 square feet unit starting from $1,623 at 808 Hawthorne.
What is the average size for Charlotte Studio Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Studio rental in Charlotte is currently 877 sq ft.
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