Cheap Apartments for Rent in the First Ward Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $300 (47 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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Cedar Oaks
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Oaks

801 Cates StCharlotte, NC 28202
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Alpha Mill
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alpha Mill

220 Alpha Mill LnCharlotte, NC 28206
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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 $1,107. 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$1,107
Edgeline Flats on DavidsonMonorail1BR,1BA$1,150
Four One Five FlatsOne Bedroom Flat1BR,1BA$1,160
300 Optimist ParkStudio (SPECIALS)Studio,1BA$1,225
Dunloe CharlotteA1 - 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,230
The AscherS1Studio,1BA$1,235
Alpha Mill0X1-S2Studio,1BA$1,255
MAA UptownStudio 0x1 509-566 SFStudio,1BA$1,270
MAA GatewayStudio 0x1 324-882 SFStudio,1BA$1,287

Best Value Apartments for Rent in First Ward, NC

As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the First Ward area is the $1.52 price per square foot 32L Model at MAA Enclave in the in the Elizabeth neighborhood starting from $2,188. The second greatest value First Ward apartment is the 1 Bed/1 Bath Model at The Lofts at Hawthorne Mill starting at $1,375 with a $1.51 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.
MAA Enclave32L3BR,2BA$1.52
The Lofts at Hawthorne Mill1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.51
MAA GatewayDual Level 1x1 837-1085 SF1BR,1BA$1.88
808 Hawthorne1 Bedroom T21BR,1.5BA$2.06
Uptown GardensA21BR,1BA$1.93
Edgeline Flats on DavidsonMonorail1BR,1BA$1.56
Cedar FlatsA-31BR,1BA$2.02
Overton RowS7Studio ,1BA$1.91
Four One Five FlatsOne Bedroom Flat1BR,1BA$1.73
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 $1,150 at Edgeline Flats on Davidson.

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 Millhouse and starts from $1,895.

Expert Rental Resources

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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