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Charlotte's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Charlotte and the best places to live with original content written by our Charlotte, NC Local Expert Carrie Catalano!

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Charlotte, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Charlotte, NC

Pricing Updated: 03/25/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Charlotte, NC area range in price from $356 to $19,011 with an overall median price of $2,427. The three Charlotte neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Firestone Garden Park at $1,000, New Gilead at $1,300, and Council Oaks at $785. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Charlotte Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Firestone Garden Park$1,000$1,00012
New Gilead$1,300$1,3009
Council Oaks$1,400$785648
Kingswood$1,400$785648
Sutton Park$1,400$785638
Tina Village$1,400$785648
Woodhaven$1,400$785648
Becton Park$1,480$7001078
East Forest$1,499$9492602
Hamilton Circle$1,521$850526

Cheapest Available Charlotte Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Charlotte, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Evoke Living at Eastland Yards in the Eastland neighborhood priced from $507. 2517 Crispin Ave in the Westerly Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $595. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Charlotte apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Evoke Living at Eastland YardsOne Bedroom - A1BR,1BA$507
2517 Crispin Ave2517 Crispin Ave1BR,1BA$595
1325 Bells Knox Rd1325 Bells Knox Rd1BR,1BA$620
8231 Belmont Stables Dr8231 Belmont Stables Dr1BR,1BA$625
8013 Gera Emma Dr8013 Gera Emma Dr1BR,1BA$625
2943 Langhorne Ave SW2943 Langhorne Ave SW1BR,1BA$650
3412 Merrill Pl3412 Merrill Pl1BR,1BA$660

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Charlotte, NC

As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Charlotte area is the $0.23 price per square foot 7211 Agnew Dr Model at 7211 Agnew Dr in the in the West Charlotte neighborhood starting from $725. The second greatest value Charlotte apartment is the 2427 Red Birch Dr Model at 2427 Red Birch Dr starting at $695 with a $0.24 price per square foot in the North Charlotte neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Charlotte apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
7211 Agnew Dr7211 Agnew Dr1BR,1BA$0.23
2427 Red Birch Dr2427 Red Birch Dr1BR,1BA$0.24
13040 Cottage Crest Ln13040 Cottage Crest Ln1BR,1BA$0.38
12903 Canton Side Ave12903 Canton Side Ave1BR,1BA$0.30
9214 Walnut Hill Rd NW9214 Walnut Hill Rd NW1BR,1BA$0.30
3914 Memorial Pky3914 Memorial Pky1BR,1BA$0.38
1502 Sharon Rd W1502 Sharon Rd W1BR,1BA$0.35
3812 Memorial Pky3812 Memorial Pky1BR,1BA$0.35
2943 Langhorne Ave SW2943 Langhorne Ave SW1BR,1BA$0.33
8231 Belmont Stables Dr8231 Belmont Stables Dr1BR,1BA$0.37

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Frequently Asked Questions about Charlotte

What type of rentals are currently available in Charlotte?

There are currently 1875 Apartments for Rent in Charlotte, NC with pricing that ranges from $507 to $19,011. There are also 1929 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Charlotte ranging from $499 to $12,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Charlotte?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Charlotte ranges from $499 to $12,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,346.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Charlotte?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Charlotte range from $740 to $19,011, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $900 to $7,350. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,075 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $725.

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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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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.