
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Center City Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $300 (49 Rentals)
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MAA Gateway

Four One Five Flats

MAA Uptown

Presley Uptown

MAA South Line

Gateway West

Centric Gateway
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The Winnifred

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Cadence Music Factory

406 W 9th St

District Flats

MAA 1225

Loft One35

The Ellis
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Alexan Mill District

Enclave at Radius Dilworth

515 Royal Ct

Cedar Flats

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Ascent Uptown

Uptown 550

500 West Trade
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Center City, Charlotte, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Center City?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Center City Studio Apartments | $1,694 | $1,090 | $4,610 |
Center City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,093 | $645 | $4,910 |
Center City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,049 | $745 | $8,675 |
Center City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,827 | $845 | $10,000+ |
Center City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,314 | $2,320 | $9,666 |
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Cheapest Available Center City Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Center City area of Charlotte, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Four One Five Flats priced from $1,160. MAA South Line has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,215. Here are the most affordable Center City apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Four One Five Flats | One Bedroom Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1,160 |
MAA South Line | Studio 0x1 507-720 SF | Studio,1BA | $1,215 |
MAA Uptown | Studio 0x1 509-566 SF | Studio,1BA | $1,222 |
MAA Gateway | Studio 0x1 516-669 SF | Studio,1BA | $1,265 |
Centric Gateway | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,266 |
Arlo | Trade | 1BR,1BA | $1,269 |
The Winnifred | S1.1 | Studio,1BA | $1,269 |
Alister Uptown | S03 Renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,292 |
Alpha Mill | 0X1-S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,313 |
The Ascher | S4 | Studio,1BA | $1,323 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Center City, NC
As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Center City area is the $1.81 price per square foot 3x2L Model at The Kensington Apartments in the in the Biddleville neighborhood starting from $2,420. The second greatest value Center City apartment is the 22H Model at MAA Enclave starting at $2,023 with a $1.59 price per square foot in the Elizabeth neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Center City apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Kensington Apartments | 3x2L | 3BR,2BA | $1.81 |
MAA Enclave | 22H | 2BR,2BA | $1.59 |
The Mint 425 | 2DR | 2BR,2BA | $1.99 |
J Optimist Park | F05.2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.07 |
Centric Gateway | 1C | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
Uptown Gardens | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
Cadence Music Factory | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
The Calvert | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
Four One Five Flats | One Bedroom Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
MAA Gateway | Studio 0x1 516-669 SF | Studio ,1BA | $1.93 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Center City Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Center City?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Center City is at MAA South Line listed at $1,215.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Center City Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Center City Apartment is $1,160 at Four One Five Flats.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Center City Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Center City is starting from $1,395 at Four One Five Flats.
What is the most affordable Center City Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Center City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Ascher and starts from $2,133.
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