Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Charlotte Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $400 (287 Rentals)

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North Charlotte, Charlotte, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available North Charlotte Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Charlotte area of Charlotte, NC is a 2 Beds unit found at Northlake Center Apartments priced from $430. Terrace View has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable North Charlotte apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Northlake Center Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$430
Terrace View1BD/1BA White Cabient (Silver Unit)1BR,1BA$925
Vivo Living Charlotte UniversityStudioStudio,1BA$959
Commons at University SquareA11BR,1BA$965
Hunters PointeOne Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$971
New Management, New Lifestyle1 Bed 1 Bath - Silver1BR,1BA$995
Flats at 87TenThe MintStudio,1BA$999
Autumn Park ApartmentsPINEHURST1BR,1BA$1,005
Links at CitisideThe Fairway1BR,1BA$1,015
Cedar Greene ApartmentsCedar Greene1BR,1BA$1,020

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Charlotte, NC

As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Charlotte area is the $1.07 price per square foot Nolan Model at Smith Farms in the in the Highland Creek neighborhood starting from $2,323. The second greatest value North Charlotte apartment is the 4BR/2.0BA Model at Thompson Place Apartments starting at $1,700 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the Biddleville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Charlotte apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Smith FarmsNolan4BR,3.5BA$1.07
Thompson Place Apartments4BR/2.0BA4BR,2BA$1.28
Highland Mill LoftsCramer1BR,1BA$1.17
The Weathersby at Station CircleThe Maple2BR,2BA$1.19
The Lodge at Mallard Creek ApartmentsThe Elm-One2BR,2BA$1.32
Northlake Center Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.22
Thornberry ApartmentsB22BR,2BA$1.32
West Downs ApartmentsElm3BR,1.5BA$1.18
Ashley Court ApartmentsAshley (A1)1BR,1.5BA$1.20
Maple RunThe Montford2BR,1.5BA$1.17

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Charlotte. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Charlotte Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in North Charlotte?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North Charlotte is under $1,020.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Charlotte?

The cheapest apartment in North Charlotte is Terrace View which is listed at $925, while the average apartment in North Charlotte costs $2,930.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in North Charlotte?

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 114 regular apartments in North Charlotte 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 North Charlotte?

Cheap apartments in North Charlotte have an average cost of $259 which is $2,671 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Charlotte.

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