Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Charlotte Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $300 (324 Rentals)

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Charlotte's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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East Charlotte

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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. 8013 Gera Emma Dr has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $625. 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
8013 Gera Emma Dr8013 Gera Emma Dr1BR,1BA$625
1350 Hathshire Dr1350 Hathshire Dr1BR,1BA$750
Matthews ReserveB2A2BR,2BA$766
10559 Bunclody Dr10559 Bunclody Dr1BR,1BA$785
204 Tom Hunter Rd204 Tom Hunter Rd1BR,1BA$820
Vivo Living CharlotteThe FitzStudio,1BA$836

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Charlotte, NC

As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Charlotte area is the $0.39 price per square foot 5708 Rivulet Way Model at 5708 Rivulet Way in the in the Back Creek Downs neighborhood starting from $950. The second greatest value East Charlotte apartment is the 2227 Statesville Ave Model at 2227 Statesville Ave starting at $1,050 with a $0.50 price per square foot in the Biddleville 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.
5708 Rivulet Way5708 Rivulet Way1BR,1BA$0.39
2227 Statesville Ave2227 Statesville Ave1BR,1BA$0.50
11051 Lawyers Rd11051 Lawyers Rd1BR,1BA$0.42
2330 Transatlantic Ave2330 Transatlantic Ave1BR,1BA$0.54
10559 Bunclody Dr10559 Bunclody Dr1BR,1BA$0.44
1350 Hathshire Dr1350 Hathshire Dr1BR,1BA$0.56
204 Tom Hunter Rd204 Tom Hunter Rd1BR,1BA$0.63
Room in Condo on Plaza Walk DrRoom in Condo on Plaza Walk Dr1BR,1BA$0.60
8013 Gera Emma Dr8013 Gera Emma Dr1BR,1BA$0.64
Room in Condo on Arlyn CirRoom in Condo on Arlyn Cir1BR,1BA$0.64

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East Charlotte, Charlotte, NC

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Charlotte Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in East Charlotte?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Charlotte is under $836.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Charlotte?

The cheapest apartment in East Charlotte is Evoke Living at Eastland Yards which is listed at $507, while the average apartment in East Charlotte costs $2,115.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Charlotte?

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 2,186 regular apartments in East Charlotte 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 East Charlotte?

Cheap apartments in East Charlotte have an average cost of $572 which is $1,543 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Charlotte.

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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.