Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Newell South Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $600 (36 Rentals)

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Meadowbrook Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Meadowbrook Apartments

2320 Ginger LnCharlotte, NC 28213
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Sundale Flats
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Sundale Flats

2019 Aberdale Farm LnCharlotte, NC 28213
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Crossroads Station
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Crossroads Station

6940 Hidden Forest DrCharlotte, NC 28213
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Links at Citiside
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Links at Citiside

5005-5130 Community CirCharlotte, NC 28215
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Woodland Hollow
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Woodland Hollow

6205 Dove Tree LnCharlotte, NC 28213
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Hershey Mellow
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hershey Mellow

127-135 Mellow DrCharlotte, NC 28213
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Springview Charlotte
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Springview Charlotte

4600-4608 Springview RdCharlotte, NC 28213
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TOWNES AT UNIVERSITY
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

TOWNES AT UNIVERSITY

336 Blackhawk RdCharlotte, NC 28213
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Maple Run
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Maple Run

2003 Canterwood DrCharlotte, NC 28213
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Newell South, Charlotte, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Newell South Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Newell South area of Charlotte, NC is a Studio unit found at Crossing at Reedy Creek priced from $950. Vivo Living Charlotte University has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $959. Here are the most affordable Newell South apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Crossing at Reedy CreekStudio Standard - Call For AvailabilityStudio,1BA$950
Vivo Living Charlotte UniversityStudioStudio,1BA$959
Links at CitisideThe Fairway1BR,1BA$960
Woodland HollowThe Aspen1BR,1BA$976
Hunters PointeOne Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$1,008
Tryon Forest Apartments1 x 1 Standard - Call For Availability1BR,1BA$1,050
Magnolia Terrace1B1BR,1BA$1,099
Silverstone ApartmentsMagnolia1BR,1BA$1,100
TOWNES AT UNIVERSITYMadison1BR,1BA$1,115
The Piedmont1x1-6481BR,1BA$1,119

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Newell South, NC

As of May 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Newell South area is the $1.20 price per square foot Carlisle Model at Avana Avebury in the in the Back Creek Downs neighborhood starting from $1,799. The second greatest value Newell South apartment is the The Selwyn Model at Maple Run starting at $1,259 with a $1.16 price per square foot in the Mineral Springs neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Newell South apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Avana AveburyCarlisle3BR,2BA$1.20
Maple RunThe Selwyn2BR,2BA$1.16
Cortland BelgateClay1BR,1BA$1.49
Yugo Charlotte College Downs2 Bed, 2 Bath Classic2BR,2BA$1.11
9623 Vinca Cir, Unit C9623 Vinca Cir2BR,2BA$1.53
MAA Chancellor ParkStratford1BR,1BA$1.47
Magnolia Terrace1B1BR,1BA$1.38
Woodland HollowThe Aspen1BR,1BA$1.28
Silverstone ApartmentsMagnolia1BR,1BA$1.48
Links at CitisideThe Fairway Renovated1BR,1BA$1.53

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Newell South, Charlotte, NC

Ranked #76

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

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4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Charlotte. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Newell South Neighborhood in Charlotte, NC

Walk Score®

36 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

36 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

43 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Newell South Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Newell South?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Newell South is under $1,119.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Newell South?

The cheapest apartment in Newell South is Links at Citiside which is listed at $960, while the average apartment in Newell South costs $2,060.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Newell South?

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 39 regular apartments in Newell South 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 Newell South?

Cheap apartments in Newell South have an average cost of $361 which is $1,699 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Newell South.

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