
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the East Forest Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $675 (22 Rentals)


Room in House on Brian William Rd

The Pines

Safire at Matthews

Arcadian Village
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Forester

Park at Ferentino
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Creekridge on the Park

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Mission Matthews Place
East Forest, Charlotte, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Forest?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
East Forest Studio Apartments | $1,461 | $1,171 | $1,933 |
East Forest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,323 | $675 | $5,323 |
East Forest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,622 | $1,195 | $2,989 |
East Forest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,028 | $1,610 | $5,157 |
East Forest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,358 | $1,965 | $2,785 |
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Getting Around the East Forest Neighborhood in Charlotte, NC
Walk Score®
51 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
41 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
36 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Forest Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Forest?
The cheapest apartment in East Forest is Safire at Matthews which is listed at $949, while the average apartment in East Forest costs $2,330.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Forest?
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 17 regular apartments in East Forest 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 Forest?
Cheap apartments in East Forest have an average cost of $526 which is $1,804 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Forest.
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