Cheap Apartments for Rent in the First Ward Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $300 (45 Rentals)

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Autumn Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Autumn Place

321 N Davidson StCharlotte, NC 28202
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940 Brevard
1 Bedroom Apartments

940 Brevard

940 N Brevard StCharlotte, NC 28206
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Vistas @ 707
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Vistas @ 707

707 Seigle AveCharlotte, NC 28204
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Charlottetown Terrace
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Charlottetown Terrace

1000 Baxter StCharlotte, NC 28204
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Louise Manor
Studio Apartments

Louise Manor

701 Louise AveCharlotte, NC 28204
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Alpha Mill
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alpha Mill

220 Alpha Mill LnCharlotte, NC 28206
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Cedar Oaks
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Oaks

801 Cates StCharlotte, NC 28202
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The Village on Morehead
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Village on Morehead

727 E Morehead StCharlotte, NC 28202
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J Optimist Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

J Optimist Park

1130 N College StCharlotte, NC 28206
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Frederick Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Frederick Place

515 N Church StCharlotte, NC 28202
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Alta Purl
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alta Purl

1018 N Caldwell StCharlotte, NC 28206
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First Ward, Charlotte, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available First Ward Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the First Ward area of Charlotte, NC is a Studio unit found at Elevate at Tryon- Unique Uptown Living priced from $845. Joinery has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,112. Here are the most affordable First Ward apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Elevate at Tryon- Unique Uptown LivingStudioStudio,1BA$845
JoineryS2Studio,1BA$1,112
Four One Five FlatsOne Bedroom Flat1BR,1BA$1,160
MAA GatewayStudio 0x1 516-669 SFStudio,1BA$1,170
300 Optimist ParkStudio (SPECIALS)Studio,1BA$1,225
Alpha Mill0X1-S2Studio,1BA$1,225
Dunloe CharlotteA1 - 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,230
Overton RowS1Studio,1BA$1,248
Cadence Music FactoryA121BR,1BA$1,250
MAA UptownStudio 0x1 509-566 SFStudio,1BA$1,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in First Ward, NC

As of March 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the First Ward area is the $1.49 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Crest Gateway in the in the Biddleville neighborhood starting from $1,940. The second greatest value First Ward apartment is the 2 Bed/2 Bath Model at The Lofts at Hawthorne Mill starting at $1,685 with a $1.44 price per square foot in the Elizabeth neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for First Ward apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Crest Gateway3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.49
The Lofts at Hawthorne Mill2 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.44
The Kensington Apartments3x23BR,2BA$2.02
MAA Enclave22E2BR,2BA$1.87
605 Lamar Ave, Unit 605 lamar ave 3605 Lamar Ave1BR,1BA$1.90
Uptown GardensA11BR,1BA$1.79
Edgeline Flats on DavidsonMonorail1BR,1BA$1.83
Four One Five FlatsOne Bedroom Flat1BR,1BA$1.73
MAA GatewayStudio 0x1 516-669 SFStudio ,1BA$1.81
Dunloe CharlotteA1 - 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.89

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
First Ward, Charlotte, NC

Ranked #40

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States, including Charlotte. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the First Ward Neighborhood in Charlotte, NC

Walk Score®

92 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

56 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

76 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

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 First Ward Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in First Ward?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in First Ward is at Elevate at Tryon- Unique Uptown Living listed at $845.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom First Ward Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom First Ward Apartment is $1,160 at Four One Five Flats.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom First Ward Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in First Ward is starting from $1,395 at Four One Five Flats.

What is the most affordable First Ward Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap First Ward Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Crest Gateway and starts from $1,940.

Expert Rental Resources

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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