Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oak Forest Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $600 (16 Rentals)

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Meadowbrook Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Meadowbrook Apartments

2320 Ginger LnCharlotte, NC 28213
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Valleyview Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Valleyview Apartments

5117 Hickory Valley CtCharlotte, NC 28212
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Timber Ridge
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Timber Ridge

7123 Barrington DrCharlotte, NC 28215

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Oak Forest, Charlotte, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Oak Forest Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Oak Forest area of Charlotte, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at The Kelston priced from $930. Crossing at Reedy Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Oak Forest apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The KelstonA11BR,1BA$930
Crossing at Reedy CreekStudio Standard - Call For AvailabilityStudio,1BA$950
Tryon Forest Apartments1 x 1 Standard - Call For Availability1BR,1BA$1,050
The Slate CharlotteLilly- 1x1 Standard-Call for Availability1BR,1BA$1,100
Darby TerraceDarby Terrace - Unit...1BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oak Forest, NC

As of April 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Oak Forest area is the $1.37 price per square foot The Kelston Model at Towns at Eastland in the in the Eastland neighborhood starting from $2,445. The second greatest value Oak Forest apartment is the Emery Model at Newton Creek starting at $1,850 with a $1.06 price per square foot in the Farm Pond neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Oak Forest apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Towns at EastlandThe Kelston2BR,3.5BA$1.37
Newton CreekEmery3BR,2.5BA$1.06
The Avalon3 Beds | 2 Baths3BR,2BA$1.38
The KelstonC13BR,2BA$1.36
Windsor Harbor3 Bedroom Garden3BR,2BA$1.45
Century University CityMunich2BR,2BA$1.54
Delta CrossingWillow Oak2BR,2BA$1.31
Woodland HollowThe Aspen1BR,1BA$1.54
Hickory Woods11BR1BR,1BA$1.75
Wellington FarmsArlington1BR,1BA$1.69

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Oak Forest, Charlotte, NC

Ranked #145

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Oak Forest Neighborhood in Charlotte, NC

Walk Score®

54 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

46 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

36 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oak Forest Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Oak Forest?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Oak Forest is at Crossing at Reedy Creek listed at $950.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Oak Forest Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Oak Forest Apartment is $930 at The Kelston.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Oak Forest Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Oak Forest is starting from $1,209 at The Avalon.

What is the most affordable Oak Forest Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Oak Forest Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Windsor Harbor and starts from $1,695.

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