Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Charlotte Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $500 (302 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 Studio unit found at Vivo Living Arbor View priced from $849. The Flats at Arrowood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable South Charlotte apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vivo Living Arbor ViewStudioStudio,1BA$849
The Flats at ArrowoodA1P1BR,1BA$899
Seneca Woods Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$927
The PinesThe Fairview1BR,1BA$935
Safire at Matthews1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$949
The Landing on FarmhurstToronto1BR,1BA$950
Amber Lake Apartment HomesBirch1BR,1BA$980
Parkhaven ApartmentsWILLOW1BR,1BA$980
Reserve at ProvidenceAlexander (A1)1BR,1BA$989
Devonwood Apartment HomesAshe1BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Charlotte, NC

As of April 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Charlotte area is the $1.14 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Townhome Model at Forest Ridge Apartment Homes in the in the Clairemont neighborhood starting from $1,495. The second greatest value South Charlotte apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Steele Creek Apartments starting at $1,500 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the Griers Fork 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.
Forest Ridge Apartment Homes3 Bedroom Townhome3BR,2BA$1.14
Steele Creek ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.15
Greenwood VillageGV 3x1.53BR,1.5BA$1.25
Coffey CreekC1P3BR,2BA$1.13
Wallace Terrace Apartments2 bed/2bath2BR,2BA$1.18
Peachtree Place ApartmentsThe Treetop2BR,2BA$1.28
Pinehurst On ProvidenceTwo Bedroom Garden - Upgraded2BR,1.5BA$1.27
Pines on Wendover Apartment Homes222BR,2BA$1.10
Seneca Woods Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.09
Archdale Senior1 Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.18

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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 a cheap apartment in South Charlotte?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Charlotte is under $995.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Charlotte?

The cheapest apartment in South Charlotte is Archdale Senior which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in South Charlotte costs $3,030.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Charlotte?

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 68 regular apartments in South Charlotte 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 South Charlotte?

Cheap apartments in South Charlotte have an average cost of $123 which is $2,907 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Charlotte.

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Charlotte, NC

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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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