Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lockwood Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $300 (122 Rentals)

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property at 1812 The Plaza

1812 The Plaza

CharlotteNC28205

Charlotte's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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Lockwood

Named as one of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods to rent in Charlotte, NC by our Charlotte, NC Local Expert Carrie Catalano. See how it ranks!

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property at 1615 Fulton Ave

1615 Fulton Ave

CharlotteNC28205
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1619 Fulton Ave

CharlotteNC28205
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Lockwood, Charlotte, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lockwood Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lockwood area of Charlotte, NC is a Studio unit found at Elevate at Tryon- Unique Uptown Living priced from $845. Aurora has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $935. Here are the most affordable Lockwood apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Elevate at Tryon- Unique Uptown LivingStudioStudio,1BA$845
Aurora0-StudioStudio,1BA$935
Oaklawn WestGarden2BR,1BA$1,050
2227 Statesville Ave2227 Statesville Ave1BR,1BA$1,050
MAA GatewayStudio 0x1 324-410 SFStudio,1BA$1,072
3427 Steel Yard Ct3427 Steel Yard Ct1BR,1BA$1,095
Sage Pointe Apartments and TownhomesOne Bedroom Garden Standard - Call For Avail.1BR,1BA$1,100
JoineryS2Studio,1BA$1,107
Trailside NoDaChickadeeStudio,1BA$1,120

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lockwood, NC

As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lockwood area is the $0.50 price per square foot 2227 Statesville Ave Model at 2227 Statesville Ave in the in the Biddleville neighborhood starting from $1,050. The second greatest value Lockwood apartment is the 3427 Steel Yard Ct Model at 3427 Steel Yard Ct starting at $1,095 with a $0.65 price per square foot in the Plaza Midwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lockwood apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2227 Statesville Ave2227 Statesville Ave1BR,1BA$0.50
3427 Steel Yard Ct3427 Steel Yard Ct1BR,1BA$0.65
MAA Enclave32L3BR,2BA$1.52
The Alexander Apartment HomesThe Wingate3BR,2BA$1.05
4101 Cushman St4101 Cushman St1BR,1BA$0.85
The Lofts at Hawthorne Mill1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.51
Oaklawn WestGarden2BR,1BA$1.40
Edgeline Flats on DavidsonMonorail1BR,1BA$1.56
Four One Five FlatsOne Bedroom Flat1BR,1BA$1.73
Aurora0-StudioStudio ,1BA$1.70

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Lockwood, Charlotte, NC

Ranked #12

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 Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States including Lockwood, Charlotte, and the greater Charlotte area. 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 outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury housing options, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Lockwood Neighborhood in Charlotte, NC

Walk Score®

59 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

57 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

54 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

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 Lockwood Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Lockwood?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lockwood is under $1,120.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lockwood?

The cheapest apartment in Lockwood is 2227 Statesville Ave which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in Lockwood costs $3,055.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lockwood?

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 31 regular apartments in Lockwood 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 Lockwood?

Cheap apartments in Lockwood have an average cost of $173 which is $2,882 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lockwood.

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