Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Forest Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $700 (23 Rentals)

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Sharon Oaks Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sharon Oaks Apartments

4701 Arching Oak LnCharlotte, NC 28212
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Afton House Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Afton House Apartments

5139-5148 Elder AveCharlotte, NC 28205
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Glen Cove
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Glen Cove

6000 Pineburr RdCharlotte, NC 28211
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Crown Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Crown Court

9283 Nolley CtCharlotte, NC 28270
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Rise Blue Ridge
1 Bedroom Apartments

Rise Blue Ridge

7200 Wallace RdCharlotte, NC 28212
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Galleria Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Galleria Village

1815 Galleria Club LnCharlotte, NC 28270
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Stonehaven East
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Stonehaven East

7000 Fernwood DrCharlotte, NC 28211
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Parkwood
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkwood

7108 Wallace RdCharlotte, NC 28212

East Forest, Charlotte, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Forest Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Forest area of Charlotte, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Safire at Matthews priced from $949. Arcadian Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,035. Here are the most affordable East Forest apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Safire at Matthews1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$949
Arcadian Village1.1 Flat1BR,1BA$1,035
Rise Blue RidgeA11BR,1BA$1,050
Park 2300Campbell Creek1BR,1BA$1,056
59Twenty @ Monroe1 x 1 Standard - Call For Availability1BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Forest, NC

As of May 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Forest area is the $1.35 price per square foot Dogwood Upgraded - Call For Availability Model at Crown Point Townhomes in the in the Stonehaven neighborhood starting from $1,625. The second greatest value East Forest apartment is the 1350 Maple Shade Lane Model at 1350 Maple Shade Lane starting at $1,800 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Stonehaven neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Forest apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Crown Point TownhomesDogwood Upgraded - Call For Availability2BR,1.5BA$1.35
1350 Maple Shade Lane1350 Maple Shade Lane2BR,2.5BA$1.50
Creekridge on the ParkTwo Bedroom - 2B2BR,2BA$1.23
Courtyard TownhomesSavannah2BR,2.5BA$1.30
Park at Ferentino2x22BR,2BA$1.50
The PinesThe Providence-Newly Renovated2BR,2BA$1.46
Parkwood22Z2BR,2BA$1.43
Enclave at OakhurstB22BR,1.5BA$1.47
Avana MatthewsA11BR,1BA$1.66
Arcadian Village1.1 Flat1BR,1BA$1.53

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Forest, Charlotte, NC

Ranked #109

Among neighborhoods in Charlotte, NC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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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

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 $2,167.

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 2 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 $724 which is $1,443 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Forest.

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