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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 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
Vivo Living CharlotteThe FitzStudio,1BA$883
GreenRock EstatesThe Tillery1BR,1BA$899
Wexford Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$906
The Apartments at Sailboat BayStudioStudio,1BA$915
Park Creek ApartmentsBirch Garden Style Apartment1BR,1BA$920
Copper CreekThe Ash1BR,1BA$949
Safire at Matthews1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$949
Camara EstatesThe Ivy1BR,1BA$949

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Charlotte, NC

As of April 06, 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$0.53
10559 Bunclody Dr10559 Bunclody Dr1BR,1BA$0.46
1350 Hathshire Dr1350 Hathshire Dr1BR,1BA$0.56
204 Tom Hunter Rd204 Tom Hunter Rd1BR,1BA$0.63
531 Lex Dr531 Lex Dr1BR,1BA$0.56
The Union Student LivingC33BR,3BA$0.59
Room in Condo on Arlyn CirRoom in Condo on Arlyn Cir1BR,1BA$0.64

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Charlotte

What type of rentals are currently available in East Charlotte?

There are currently 701 Apartments for Rent in East Charlotte, NC with pricing that ranges from $507 to $14,552. There are also 768 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Charlotte ranging from $499 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 $499 to $12,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,134.

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 $14,552, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,420 to $4,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,075 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $725.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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.