Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Brookdale Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $700 (4 Rentals)

How Many Bedrooms?Done
Select your price rangeDone
Lifestyle Matching SearchDone
By AmenitiesDone
By Community TypeDone
Features and AvailabilityDone
Done

Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Brookdale area of Charlotte.

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!

Brookdale, Charlotte, NC Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brookdale, NC

As of April 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Brookdale area is the $0.59 price per square foot C3 Model at The Union Student Living in the in the Back Creek Downs neighborhood starting from $740. The second greatest value Brookdale apartment is the Masters Model at Halton Park starting at $1,646 with a $1.39 price per square foot in the Back Creek Downs neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Brookdale apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Union Student LivingC33BR,3BA$0.59
Halton ParkMasters2BR,2BA$1.39
Millennium OneB12BR,2BA$1.14
Abberly Commons Apartment HomesBeacon Hill1BR,1BA$1.90
The Stead at FarmingtonA1-11BR,1BA$2.14
The Village at Brierfield Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.91
East VillageS2Studio ,1BA$2.76
University Townhomes at Charlotte4 Bedroom First Floor4BR,4BA$2.04
Wexford Apartment HomesStudioStudio ,1BA$2.93
Pavilion at UCStudio Upgraded - Call For AvailabilityStudio ,1BA$3.35

Quick Rent Budget Calculator

How much rent can you afford?

The common "Rule of Thumb" is that rent should be no more than 30% of your income. How much is that? Enter your monthly income and click "Calculate My Budget" to find out.

decorative image of people with a giant lease agreement

Pet Friendly Lifestyle

Ranked #

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

decorative image of woman handing cat to small boy

Getting Around the Brookdale Neighborhood in Charlotte, NC

Walk Score®

33 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

28 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Brookdale Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Brookdale?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Brookdale is under $1,651.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Brookdale?

The cheapest apartment in Brookdale is Halton Park which is listed at $1,090, while the average apartment in Brookdale costs $1,615.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Brookdale?

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 20 regular apartments in Brookdale 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 Brookdale?

Cheap apartments in Brookdale have an average cost of $491 which is $1,124 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Brookdale.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

decorative image for The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Charlotte, NC article

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.

decorative image for Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money article

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.

decorative image for Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs article

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.

decorative image for Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting article

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.