Cheap Homes for Rent in Second Ward Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $1,100 (26 Rentals)

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property at 505 E 6th St

505 E 6th St

CharlotteNC28202

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property at 115 E Park Ave

115 E Park Ave

CharlotteNC28203
property at 434 W 8th St

434 W 8th St

CharlotteNC28202

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property at 300 S Cedar St

300 S Cedar St

CharlotteNC28202
property at 718 W Trade St

718 W Trade St

CharlotteNC28202

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property at 210 N Church St

210 N Church St

CharlotteNC28202

Second Ward, Charlotte, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Second Ward Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Second Ward area of Charlotte, NC is a Studio unit found at Elevate Tryon priced from $895. MAA Uptown has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,182. Here are the most affordable Second Ward apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Elevate Tryon0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$895
MAA UptownStudio 0x1 509-566 SFStudio,1BA$1,182
The WinnifredS1.1Studio,1BA$1,204
MAA South LineStudio 0x1 507-720 SFStudio,1BA$1,235
The AscherS3Studio,1BA$1,285
Gateway WestGroveStudio,1BA$1,289
District FlatsS1-StudioStudio,1BA$1,297
Alpha Mill0X1-S2Studio,1BA$1,297
MAA 1225AmsterdamStudio,1BA$1,308
1010 Dilworth ApartmentsPabodie StudioStudio,1BA$1,320

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Second Ward, NC

As of May 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Second Ward area is the $1.81 price per square foot 3x2L Model at The Kensington Apartments in the in the Biddleville neighborhood starting from $2,420. The second greatest value Second Ward apartment is the 22H Model at MAA Enclave starting at $1,943 with a $1.53 price per square foot in the Elizabeth neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Second Ward apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Kensington Apartments3x2L3BR,2BA$1.81
MAA Enclave22H2BR,2BA$1.53
1260 Duncan Gardens Dr, Unit 12601260 Duncan Gardens Dr2BR,2BA$1.48
Edgeline Flats on DavidsonCable Car2BR,2BA$1.44
Alister UptownS09D Renovated1BR,1BA$2.02
Mosaic South End ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$2.07
Alexan Mill DistrictA4-L1BR,1BA$2.14
MAA GatewayStudio 0x1 696-782 SFStudio ,1BA$1.78
Uptown GardensA21BR,1BA$2.01
MAA UptownStudio 0x1 509-566 SFStudio ,1BA$2.09

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Frequently Asked Questions about Second Ward

What type of rentals are currently available in Second Ward?

There are currently 158 Apartments for Rent in Second Ward, NC with pricing that ranges from $895 to $13,500. There are also 74 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Second Ward ranging from $1,100 to $6,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Second Ward?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Second Ward ranges from $1,100 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,532.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Second Ward?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Second Ward range from $2,051 to $13,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,895 to $6,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,995 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,320.

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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