
Top Rated Apartments for Rent in the First Ward Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC (53 Rentals)
Top Rated Apartments in the First Ward area of Charlotte.


MAA Optimist Park

Enclave at Radius Dilworth

Alexan Mill District

Hanover Dilworth

Overlook at Radius Dilworth

Broadstone Optimist Park

The Reed Charlotte

500 West Trade

Cortland NoDa
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The Lexington Dilworth

Catalyst

808 Hawthorne

Cedar Flats

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The VUE Charlotte On 5th

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The Crown of Queen City

Overton Row

Ascent Uptown

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MAA Uptown

Alister Uptown

Presley Uptown
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300 Optimist Park
First Ward, Charlotte, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in First Ward?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
First Ward Studio Apartments | $1,675 | $895 | $5,532 |
First Ward 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,019 | $800 | $5,700 |
First Ward 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,859 | $1,395 | $8,675 |
First Ward 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,315 | $1,840 | $10,000+ |
First Ward 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,226 | $2,417 | $9,666 |
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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 First Ward
How much are Studio apartments in First Ward?
There are currently 55 Studio Apartments in First Ward with rent ranges from $895 to $5,532 with an average price of $2,818.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom First Ward Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in First Ward ranges from $800 to $5,700 with an average monthly rent of $2,019.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in First Ward cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in First Ward range from $1,395 to $8,675. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,859.
How expensive are First Ward Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 41 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in First Ward on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,840 to $12,405 - averaging $4,315 for the location.
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