Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Charlotte Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $400 (324 Rentals)

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South Charlotte, Charlotte, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Charlotte Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Charlotte area of Charlotte, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at The Flats at Arrowood priced from $819. Archdale Senior has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable South Charlotte apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Flats at ArrowoodA1P1BR,1BA$819
Archdale Senior1 Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$850
Vivo Living Arbor ViewStudio - FREE RENT UNTIL MARCH!Studio,1BA$879
The Landing on FarmhurstToronto1BR,1BA$900
Seneca Woods Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$927
Rivergate Greene1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$936
Safire at Matthews1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$949
Andover WoodsThe Ansley1BR,1BA$955
Johnston Creek CrossingB1.11BR,1BA$965
Parkhaven ApartmentsWILLOW1BR,1BA$980

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Charlotte, NC

As of February 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Charlotte area is the $1.19 price per square foot Pineville Model at Cedar Ridge Townhomes in the in the Steele Creek neighborhood starting from $2,788. The second greatest value South Charlotte apartment is the 9539 Possum Hollow Rd Model at 9539 Possum Hollow Rd, Unit B starting at $1,850 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the South Charlotte neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Charlotte apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cedar Ridge TownhomesPineville3BR,3.5BA$1.19
9539 Possum Hollow Rd, Unit B9539 Possum Hollow Rd3BR,2BA$1.00
Randolph ParkThe Ebermeyer3BR,2.5BA$1.14
Forest Ridge Apartment Homes3 Bedroom Townhome3BR,2BA$1.14
Steele Creek ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.13
Coffey CreekC2P3BR,2BA$1.22
Courtyard TownhomesSavannah2BR,2.5BA$1.20
Wallace Terrace Apartments2 bed/2bath2BR,2BA$1.18
The BrookB12BR,2BA$1.16
Seneca Woods Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.09

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities and towns across the United States including South Charlotte, 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 our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Charlotte Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Charlotte?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Charlotte is at Vivo Living Arbor View listed at $879.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Charlotte Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Charlotte Apartment is $819 at The Flats at Arrowood.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Charlotte Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Charlotte is starting from $927 at Seneca Woods Apartments.

What is the most affordable South Charlotte Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South Charlotte Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Seneca Woods Apartments and starts from $1,070.

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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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