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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 1 Bed unit found at Cedar Greene Apartments priced from $1,020. Oaklawn West has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable Lockwood apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cedar Greene ApartmentsCedar Greene1BR,1BA$1,020
Oaklawn WestGarden2BR,1BA$1,050
JoineryS3Studio,1BA$1,070
Aurora21.52BR,1BA$1,095
Sage Pointe Apartments and TownhomesOne Bedroom Garden Standard - Call For Avail.1BR,1BA$1,100
The Edge at Noda Apartments and TownhomesClassic 1x1 Garden - Call For Availability1BR,1BA$1,150
Four One Five FlatsOne Bedroom Flat1BR,1BA$1,160
Pine25S11BR,1BA$1,199

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lockwood, NC

As of May 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lockwood area is the $1.50 price per square foot C2 Model at Anker Haus in the in the Commonwealth neighborhood starting from $3,199. The second greatest value Lockwood apartment is the Cramer Model at Highland Mill Lofts starting at $1,478 with a $1.14 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.
Anker HausC23BR,2.5BA$1.50
Highland Mill LoftsCramer1BR,1BA$1.14
MAA Enclave22H2BR,2BA$1.60
The Lofts at Hawthorne Mill2 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.44
Edgeline Flats on DavidsonCable Car2BR,2BA$1.44
West Downs ApartmentsElm3BR,1.5BA$1.18
Marvel at Plaza MidwoodC1.2HC1BR,1BA$1.70
Cedar Greene ApartmentsCedar Greene1BR,1BA$1.36
Oaklawn WestGarden2BR,1BA$1.40
1708 Oaklawn Ave, Unit #41708 Oaklawn Ave2BR,1BA$1.56

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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 $1,199.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lockwood?

The cheapest apartment in Lockwood is Cedar Greene Apartments which is listed at $1,020, while the average apartment in Lockwood costs $3,220.

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 1 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 $156 which is $3,064 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lockwood.

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