
Cheap Homes for Rent in Center City Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $1,400 (28 Rentals)
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529 N Graham St

312 Flint St

405 Plymouth Ave

747 Garden District Dr

505 E 6th St

413 W 8th St

300 W 5th St, Unit 546

238 S Cedar St

425 W 8th St
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212 W 10th St

725 Garden District Dr

300 S Cedar St

715 N Church St

758 N Davidson St

315 Arlington Ave

433 W 8th St

433 W 8th St

718 W Trade St

508 N Graham St

315 Arlington Ave

1634 Walnut View Dr, Unit 21

229 N Poplar St, Unit St. Peter's Unit 26

626 N Graham St

423 W 8th St

230 S Cedar St

407 W 9th St

713 Garden District Dr, Unit 713
Center City, Charlotte, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Center City?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Center City 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,368 | $1,500 | $4,500 |
Center City 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,160 | $1,480 | $7,000 |
Center City 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,248 | $3,750 | $4,500 |
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There are currently 28 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Center City Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC.
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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 Studio unit found at Elevate at Tryon- Unique Uptown Living priced from $845. Four One Five Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,160. 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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Elevate at Tryon- Unique Uptown Living | Studio | Studio,1BA | $845 |
Four One Five Flats | One Bedroom Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1,160 |
THE WINSTON | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,167 |
Midtown 205 | S3 | Studio,1BA | $1,190 |
Arlo | Harris | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
The Ascher | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,252 |
MAA Uptown | Studio 0x1 509-566 SF | Studio,1BA | $1,270 |
Alpha Mill | 0X1-S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,280 |
MAA Gateway | Studio 0x1 324-882 SF | Studio,1BA | $1,287 |
Cadence Music Factory | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Center City, NC
As of March 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Center City area is the $1.58 price per square foot 22I Model at MAA Enclave in the in the Elizabeth neighborhood starting from $2,193. The second greatest value Center City apartment is the F05.2 Model at J Optimist Park starting at $2,435 with a $2.07 price per square foot in the Biddleville 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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MAA Enclave | 22I | 2BR,2BA | $1.58 |
J Optimist Park | F05.2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.07 |
MAA Gateway | Dual Level 1x1 837-1085 SF | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
Centric Gateway | 1C | 1BR,1BA | $2.01 |
710 W Trade St | 710 W Trade St | 1BR,1BA | $2.01 |
708 Summit | A3A One Bedroom / One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
Uptown Gardens | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
Cedar Flats | A-3 | 1BR,1BA | $2.02 |
Four One Five Flats | One Bedroom Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
Arlo | Harris | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Center City
What type of rentals are currently available in Center City?
There are currently 131 Apartments for Rent in Center City, NC with pricing that ranges from $645 to $11,550. There are also 72 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Center City ranging from $1,480 to $7,000.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Center City?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Center City ranges from $1,480 to $7,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,821.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Center City?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Center City range from $845 to $11,550, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,480 to $7,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,417.
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