Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oaklawn Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $300 (64 Rentals)

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Autumn Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Autumn Place

321 N Davidson StCharlotte, NC 28202
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Stewart Stream
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

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3425 Kentucky AveCharlotte, NC 28216
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Oaklawn, Charlotte, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Oaklawn Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Oaklawn area of Charlotte, NC is a 2 Beds unit found at Oaklawn West priced from $1,050. Joinery has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,070. Here are the most affordable Oaklawn apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oaklawn WestGarden2BR,1BA$1,050
JoineryS3Studio,1BA$1,070
Link Apartments® CYKELS1-AStudio,1BA$1,099
Birch Townhomes2x1 Flat Standard-Call for Availability2BR,1BA$1,150
Four One Five FlatsOne Bedroom Flat1BR,1BA$1,160
Nu Wesley EastOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,185
Thompson Place Apartments2B Townhome2BR,1BA$1,190
Dalecrest PlaceBrand New and renovated 1 Bed 1 Bath - Beautif...1BR,1BA$1,199

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oaklawn, NC

As of May 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Oaklawn area is the $1.34 price per square foot The Alexander Model at Enderly Towns in the in the Biddleville neighborhood starting from $2,295. The second greatest value Oaklawn 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 Oaklawn apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Enderly TownsThe Alexander3BR,3.5BA$1.34
Thompson Place Apartments4BR/2.0BA4BR,2BA$1.28
The Mezzanine at Freedom ApartmentsAshley2BR,2BA$1.44
Edgeline Flats on DavidsonCable Car2BR,2BA$1.44
Millhouse2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.73
West Downs ApartmentsElm3BR,1.5BA$1.18
Birch Townhomes3x2 Flat B--Call for Availability3BR,2BA$1.45
Oaklawn WestGarden2BR,1BA$1.40
1708 Oaklawn Ave, Unit #41708 Oaklawn Ave2BR,1BA$1.56
Nu Wesley EastOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.69

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Oaklawn, Charlotte, NC

Ranked #42

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

This website compiles millions of data points to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across North Carolina including Oaklawn, Charlotte, and the greater Charlotte area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Oaklawn Neighborhood in Charlotte, NC

Walk Score®

46 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

42 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

46 / 100

Some Transit

A few 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 Oaklawn Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Oaklawn?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Oaklawn is under $1,199.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Oaklawn?

The cheapest apartment in Oaklawn is Four One Five Flats which is listed at $1,160, while the average apartment in Oaklawn costs $2,487.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Oaklawn?

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 44 regular apartments in Oaklawn 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 Oaklawn?

Cheap apartments in Oaklawn have an average cost of $180 which is $2,307 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oaklawn.

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