
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the East Charlotte Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $845 (37 Rentals)


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East Charlotte, Charlotte, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Charlotte?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
East Charlotte Studio Apartments | $1,438 | $845 | $6,874 |
East Charlotte 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,689 | $533 | $5,230 |
East Charlotte 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,121 | $634 | $10,000+ |
East Charlotte 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,415 | $740 | $10,000+ |
East Charlotte 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,826 | $725 | $3,799 |
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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 $950.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Charlotte?
The cheapest apartment in East Charlotte is Wexford Apartment Homes which is listed at $855, while the average apartment in East Charlotte costs $2,125.
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 152 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 $409 which is $1,716 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Charlotte.
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