Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Genesis Park Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $300 (86 Rentals)

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Genesis Park, Charlotte, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Genesis Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Genesis Park area of Charlotte, NC is a 2 Beds unit found at Oaklawn West priced from $1,050. Joinery has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,070. Here are the most affordable Genesis Park apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oaklawn WestGarden2BR,1BA$1,050
JoineryS3Studio,1BA$1,070
Link Apartments® CYKELS1-AStudio,1BA$1,099
Birch Townhomes2x1 Flat Standard-Call for Availability2BR,1BA$1,150
Four One Five FlatsOne Bedroom Flat1BR,1BA$1,160
Nu Wesley EastOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,185
Pine25S11BR,1BA$1,199
The Collective NoDaS2Studio,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Genesis Park, NC

As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Genesis Park area is the $1.14 price per square foot Cramer Model at Highland Mill Lofts in the in the Plaza Midwood neighborhood starting from $1,478. The second greatest value Genesis Park apartment is the 22H Model at MAA Enclave starting at $2,023 with a $1.59 price per square foot in the Elizabeth neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Genesis Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Highland Mill LoftsCramer1BR,1BA$1.14
MAA Enclave22H2BR,2BA$1.59
The Lofts at Hawthorne Mill2 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.44
Edgeline Flats on DavidsonCable Car2BR,2BA$1.44
Millhouse2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.73
West Downs ApartmentsElm3BR,1.5BA$1.18
Birch Townhomes3x2 Flat B--Call for Availability3BR,2BA$1.45
Oaklawn WestGarden2BR,1BA$1.40
1708 Oaklawn Ave, Unit #41708 Oaklawn Ave2BR,1BA$1.56
Nu Wesley EastOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.69

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Genesis Park, Charlotte, and the greater Charlotte area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Genesis Park Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Genesis Park?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Genesis Park is under $1,200.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Genesis Park?

The cheapest apartment in Genesis Park is Four One Five Flats which is listed at $1,160, while the average apartment in Genesis Park costs $2,696.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Genesis Park?

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 43 regular apartments in Genesis Park 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 Genesis Park?

Cheap apartments in Genesis Park have an average cost of $173 which is $2,523 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Genesis Park.

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