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property at 920 Friendly Pl

920 Friendly Pl

CharlotteNC28213

Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

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property at 112 Sylvania Ave

112 Sylvania Ave

CharlotteNC28206

Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

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property at 4317 Walker Rd

4317 Walker Rd

CharlotteNC28211
property at 5012 Sardis Rd

5012 Sardis Rd

CharlotteNC28270

East Charlotte - One of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Charlotte

Named as one of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods to rent in Charlotte, NC by our Charlotte, NC Local Expert Carrie Catalano. See how it ranks!

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Charlotte's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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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 Studio unit found at Elevate Tryon priced from $895. GreenRock Estates has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable East Charlotte apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Elevate Tryon0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$895
GreenRock EstatesThe Tillery1BR,1BA$899
The Apartments at Sailboat BayStudioStudio,1BA$915
The KelstonA11BR,1BA$918
Camara EstatesThe Ivy1BR,1BA$949
Safire at Matthews1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$949
Copper CreekThe Ash1BR,1BA$949
Crossing at Reedy CreekStudio Standard - Call For AvailabilityStudio,1BA$950
SomerStone EstatesThe Sapphire1BR,1BA$959

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Charlotte, NC

As of May 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Charlotte area is the $1.03 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Spire Apartments in the in the Back Creek Downs neighborhood starting from $1,661. The second greatest value East Charlotte apartment is the C3 Model at The Union Student Living starting at $824 with a $0.65 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.
Spire Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.03
The Union Student LivingC33BR,3BA$0.65
9548 University Terrace Dr, Unit Apt # A9548 University Terrace Dr4BR,2BA$0.54
Wallace Terrace Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.18
Pinehurst On ProvidenceTwo Bedroom Garden - Upgraded2BR,1.5BA$1.27
Pines on Wendover Apartment Homes222BR,2BA$1.23
Ashby WoodsRenovated One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.25
Yugo Charlotte College Downs2 Bed, 2 Bath Classic2BR,2BA$1.11
Millennium OneB12BR,2BA$1.14
The Avalon1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.23

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Charlotte

What type of rentals are currently available in East Charlotte?

There are currently 713 Apartments for Rent in East Charlotte, NC with pricing that ranges from $533 to $14,522. There are also 864 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Charlotte ranging from $250 to $12,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in East Charlotte?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Charlotte ranges from $250 to $12,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,191.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in East Charlotte?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in East Charlotte range from $740 to $14,522, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,395 to $6,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,075 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $590.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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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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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.