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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. Vivo Living Arbor View has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $849. Here are the most affordable South Charlotte apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Flats at ArrowoodA1P1BR,1BA$819
Vivo Living Arbor ViewStudio - FREE RENT UNTIL MARCH!Studio,1BA$849
Archdale Senior1 Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$850
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
Winslow ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$980
Amber LakeBirch1BR,1BA$980
Parkhaven ApartmentsWILLOW1BR,1BA$980

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Charlotte, NC

As of March 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Charlotte area is the $0.82 price per square foot 5327 Donnefield Dr Model at 5327 Donnefield Dr in the in the Farm Pond neighborhood starting from $2,689. The second greatest value South Charlotte apartment is the 12619 Cumberland Cove Dr Model at 12619 Cumberland Cove Dr starting at $2,520 with a $0.84 price per square foot in the Steele Creek 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.
5327 Donnefield Dr5327 Donnefield Dr4BR,2BA$0.82
12619 Cumberland Cove Dr12619 Cumberland Cove Dr4BR,3BA$0.84
14910 Alyssa Faith Ct14910 Alyssa Faith Ct4BR,2.5BA$0.87
12511 Wandering Brook Dr12511 Wandering Brook Dr5BR,3BA$0.90
12713 Frank Wiley Ln12713 Frank Wiley Ln3BR,2.5BA$0.93
9024 Griers Pasture Drive9024 Griers Pasture Drive4BR,2BA$0.90
15428 Superior St15428 Superior St3BR,2.5BA$0.91
11816 Village Pond Dr11816 Village Pond Dr3BR,2.5BA$0.91
14517 Arbor Ridge Dr14517 Arbor Ridge Dr3BR,2BA$0.97
Steele Creek ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.85

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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 $849.

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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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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What to Know About Fees and Fines When Renting

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When it comes to renting a new apartment or home there can be a number of fees that you will want to keep in mind going into the process.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.