
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Commonwealth Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $300 (90 Rentals)
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Hampton Creste Apartments

823 Central Ave

Lake Hill Apartments

Country Club Apartments

Vista Commons

Joinery

Summit on Central

112 Sylvania Ave

1418 Park Dr
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1300 Pamlico St, Unit Magnolia

3604 Jonquil St

The Residences at Windsor

Four One Five Flats

Presley Uptown

1619 Fulton Ave

2126 E 7th St

The Collective NoDa

Overton Row
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Edgeline Flats on Davidson

Doral Apartments

The Langston

Dunloe Charlotte

300 Optimist Park

The Gibson

Wallace Terrace Apartments

1010 Dilworth Apartments

3818 Winfield Dr
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MAA Optimist Park

1000 Central Ave

519 Willoughby St

Cadence Music Factory

The Ellis

One305 Central

Enclave at Oakhurst

1812 The Plaza
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NoDa Flats

Lincoln at Dilworth

Alton Optimist Park

Kinship

The Lofts at Hawthorne Mill

110 N Dotger Ave, Unit 110 N Dotger Ave

Elizabeth Station

Marvel at Plaza Midwood

Alexan Mill District

Berkshire Dilworth
Commonwealth, Charlotte, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Commonwealth?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Commonwealth Studio Apartments | $1,733 | $1,088 | $6,529 |
Commonwealth 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,018 | $800 | $5,596 |
Commonwealth 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,543 | $945 | $7,991 |
Commonwealth 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,993 | $1,150 | $6,908 |
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Cheapest Available Commonwealth Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Commonwealth area of Charlotte, NC is a Studio unit found at Joinery priced from $1,070. Aurora has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,095. Here are the most affordable Commonwealth apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Joinery | S3 | Studio,1BA | $1,070 |
Aurora | 21.5 | 2BR,1BA | $1,095 |
The Residences at Windsor | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
Four One Five Flats | One Bedroom Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1,160 |
Ashby Gardens | 1 Bedroom Townhomes | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
The Collective NoDa | S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
Overton Row | S3 | Studio,1BA | $1,216 |
Pines on Wendover Apartment Homes | 22 | 2BR,2BA | $1,225 |
Doral Apartments | 1 Bedroom Standard - Call For Availability | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Commonwealth, NC
As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Commonwealth area is the $1.50 price per square foot C2 Model at Anker Haus in the in the Commonwealth neighborhood starting from $3,199. The second greatest value Commonwealth apartment is the 2 Bed/2 Bath Model at The Lofts at Hawthorne Mill starting at $1,685 with a $1.44 price per square foot in the Elizabeth neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Commonwealth apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Anker Haus | C2 | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.50 |
The Lofts at Hawthorne Mill | 2 Bed/2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.44 |
Country Club Apartments | 3 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.42 |
Wallace Terrace Apartments | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.18 |
Ashby Gardens | 2 Bedroom Condomminiums | 2BR,2BA | $1.33 |
Edgeline Flats on Davidson | Cable Car | 2BR,2BA | $1.44 |
Aurora | 21.5THZ- Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.55 |
Pines on Wendover Apartment Homes | 22 | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
Enclave at Oakhurst | B2 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.42 |
Vista Commons | Sierra | 2BR,2BA | $1.49 |
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Ranked #45
Among neighborhoods in Charlotte, NC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Commonwealth, Charlotte, NC
Chantilly Montessori
Piedmont Open Middle School
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Getting Around the Commonwealth Neighborhood in Charlotte, NC
Walk Score®
80 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
49 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
48 / 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 Commonwealth Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Commonwealth?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Commonwealth is under $1,250.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Commonwealth?
The cheapest apartment in Commonwealth is Aurora which is listed at $1,130, while the average apartment in Commonwealth costs $2,512.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Commonwealth?
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 regular apartments in Commonwealth 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 Commonwealth?
Cheap apartments in Commonwealth have an average cost of $1,200 which is $1,312 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Commonwealth.
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