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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. TOWNES AT UNIVERSITY has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $889. Here are the most affordable North Charlotte apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Northlake Center Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$430
TOWNES AT UNIVERSITYAlexander1BR,1BA$889
The Mezzanine at Freedom ApartmentsAshley2BR,2BA$910
Park Creek ApartmentsBirch Garden Style Apartment1BR,1BA$920
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$982
Link Apartments® CYKELS1Studio,1BA$1,019
Evoke Living at Westerly Hills Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,045

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Charlotte, NC

As of April 14, 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 The Alexander Model at Enderly Towns starting at $2,295 with a $1.34 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
Enderly TownsThe Alexander3BR,3.5BA$1.34
Ashley Court ApartmentsCameron (C1)3BR,2.5BA$1.21
The Weathersby at Station CircleThe Oak2BR,2BA$1.18
Thompson Place Apartments4BR/2.0BA4BR,2BA$1.28
Maple RunThe Elizabeth3BR,2BA$1.25
Alexander VillageSanctuary2BR,2BA$1.38
The Mezzanine at Freedom ApartmentsAshley2BR,2BA$0.79
West Downs ApartmentsElm3BR,1.5BA$1.18
Northlake Center Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.48

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Frequently Asked Questions about North Charlotte

What type of rentals are currently available in North Charlotte?

There are currently 533 Apartments for Rent in North Charlotte, NC with pricing that ranges from $430 to $10,680. There are also 973 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in North Charlotte ranging from $499 to $5,400.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in North Charlotte ranges from $499 to $5,400 with an average monthly rent of $2,060.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in North Charlotte range from $845 to $10,680, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,395 to $4,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,499 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $775.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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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.