Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highland Creek Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $900 (9 Rentals)

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Highland Creek, Charlotte, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Highland Creek Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Highland Creek area of Charlotte, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at The Maxwell at Highland Creek priced from $1,100. Avalon Highland Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,245. Here are the most affordable Highland Creek apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Maxwell at Highland CreekA11BR,1BA$1,100
Avalon Highland CreekA11BR,1BA$1,245
Elan Prosperity VillageA1Studio,1BA$1,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highland Creek, NC

As of April 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Highland Creek area is the $1.07 price per square foot Newman Model at Smith Farms in the in the Highland Creek neighborhood starting from $2,323. The second greatest value Highland Creek apartment is the B2 Model at Cascadia at Highland Creek starting at $2,649 with a $1.58 price per square foot in the Highland Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Highland Creek apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Smith FarmsNewman4BR,3.5BA$1.07
Cascadia at Highland CreekB23BR,3.5BA$1.58
Abode at ParksideHanover3BR,2.5BA$1.59
Redwood Charlotte Ridge RoadHaydenwood2BR,2BA$1.53
Pointe at Prosperity Village ApartmentsPRESTON2BR,2BA$1.56
The Maxwell at Highland CreekC13BR,2BA$1.80
Ascent at Mallard Creek ApartmentsA3 - Premium1BR,1BA$1.63
Alta CroftPaisley Bay1BR,1BA$1.78
Taylor FarmsAster1BR,1BA$1.95
Highland Ridge ApartmentsBayshore1BR,1BA$2.01

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Highland Creek, Charlotte, NC

Ranked #191

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Highland Creek, Charlotte, NC

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Getting Around the Highland Creek Neighborhood in Charlotte, NC

Walk Score®

37 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

34 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

8 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 Highland Creek Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Highland Creek?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Highland Creek is at Elan Prosperity Village listed at $1,295.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Highland Creek Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Highland Creek Apartment is $1,100 at The Maxwell at Highland Creek.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Highland Creek Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Highland Creek is starting from $1,445 at The Maxwell at Highland Creek.

What is the most affordable Highland Creek Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Highland Creek Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Ascent at Mallard Creek Apartments and starts from $1,842.

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