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5012 Sardis Rd

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Charlotte's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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4317 Walker Rd

CharlotteNC28211
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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. 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
Vivo Living Arbor ViewStudioStudio,1BA$849
Archdale Senior1 Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$850
Winslow ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$920
The Spoke at Tyvola StationS1Studio,1BA$925
Seneca Woods Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$927
Safire at Matthews1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$949
The Landing on FarmhurstToronto1BR,1BA$950
Amber Lake Apartment HomesBirch1BR,1BA$980
The Flats at ArrowoodA2P1BR,1BA$999
Pineville PlaceThe Elm1BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Charlotte, NC

As of May 01, 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
Coffey CreekC2DP3BR,2BA$1.28
Creekridge on the ParkTwo Bedroom - 2B2BR,2BA$1.23
Wallace Terrace Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.18
Peachtree Place ApartmentsThe Treetop2BR,2BA$1.28
Pinehurst On ProvidenceTwo Bedroom Garden - Upgraded2BR,1.5BA$1.27
Parkwood22D2BR,2BA$1.29
Seneca Woods Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.09
Archdale Senior1 Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.25

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Charlotte

What type of rentals are currently available in South Charlotte?

There are currently 594 Apartments for Rent in South Charlotte, NC with pricing that ranges from $665 to $15,171. There are also 714 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Charlotte ranging from $235 to $12,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South Charlotte?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Charlotte ranges from $235 to $12,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,619.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in South Charlotte?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in South Charlotte range from $1,070 to $15,171, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,495 to $7,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,194.

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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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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.

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Rise of Digital Nomads: Remote Work Tips for Apartment Renters

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As a digital nomad, you no longer call a set address or office building your home for eight hours of the day or more.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.