Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Charlotte Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $300 (296 Rentals)

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East Charlotte, Charlotte, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Charlotte Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Charlotte area of Charlotte, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Evoke Living at Eastland Yards priced from $507. Vivo Living Charlotte University has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable East Charlotte apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Evoke Living at Eastland YardsOne Bedroom - A1BR,1BA$507
Vivo Living Charlotte UniversityStudioStudio,1BA$850
GreenRock EstatesThe Tillery1BR,1BA$899
The Apartments at Sailboat BayStudioStudio,1BA$915
Park Creek ApartmentsBirch Garden Style Apartment1BR,1BA$920
Wexford Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$941
Copper CreekThe Ash1BR,1BA$949
Safire at Matthews1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$949
Camara EstatesThe Ivy1BR,1BA$949
Crossing at Reedy CreekStudio Standard - Call For AvailabilityStudio,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Charlotte, NC

As of April 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Charlotte area is the $1.00 price per square foot 8314 Scarlet Oak Ct Model at 8314 Scarlet Oak Ct, Unit Scarlet #2 in the in the East Charlotte neighborhood starting from $1,645. The second greatest value East Charlotte apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Spire Apartments starting at $1,646 with a $1.02 price per square foot in the Back Creek Downs neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Charlotte apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
8314 Scarlet Oak Ct, Unit Scarlet #28314 Scarlet Oak Ct2BR,1BA$1.00
Spire Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.02
The Union Student LivingC33BR,3BA$0.59
Wallace Terrace Apartments3 Bed/ 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.16
Creekridge on the ParkThree Bedroom - 3B3BR,2BA$1.21
Pleasant View ApartmentsThe Claymont3BR,1BA$1.20
Ashby WoodsRenovated One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.25
Yugo Charlotte College Downs2 Bed, 2 Bath Classic2BR,2BA$1.11
Millennium OneB12BR,2BA$1.14
Evoke Living at Eastland YardsOne Bedroom - A1BR,1BA$0.68

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Charlotte Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Charlotte?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Charlotte is at Vivo Living Charlotte University listed at $850.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Charlotte Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Charlotte Apartment is $507 at Evoke Living at Eastland Yards.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Charlotte Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Charlotte is starting from $603 at Evoke Living at Eastland Yards.

What is the most affordable East Charlotte Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap East Charlotte Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Pleasant View Apartments and starts from $1,231.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.