Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Steele Creek Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $600 (16 Rentals)

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Steele Creek, Charlotte, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Steele Creek Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Steele Creek area of Charlotte, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Arbor Steele Creek priced from $1,090. Bexley Steelecroft has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,179. Here are the most affordable Steele Creek apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arbor Steele CreekWillow1BR,1BA$1,090
Bexley SteelecroftAden1BR,1BA$1,179
Haven at RivergateA11BR,1BA$1,243
CarastoneTranquility1BR,1BA$1,333
Avant at Steele CreekOne Bedroom One Bath (633 SF)1BR,1BA$1,347

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Steele Creek, NC

As of April 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Steele Creek area is the $1.32 price per square foot Creekside Model at Cedar Ridge Townhomes in the in the Steele Creek neighborhood starting from $2,330. The second greatest value Steele Creek 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 Steele Creek apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cedar Ridge TownhomesCreekside3BR,2.5BA$1.32
Steele Creek ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.15
Enclave at RivergateTillery2BR,2BA$1.40
The Banks at RivergateB22BR,2BA$1.52
Landings at Steele Creek3X2-Classic-Vaulted3BR,2BA$1.65
Giddy HallA21BR,1BA$1.74
Tryon FarmsA21BR,1BA$1.78
CarastoneTranquility1BR,1BA$1.66
Walker Steele CreekA11BR,1BA$1.73
Bexley SteelecroftBarclay1BR,1BA$1.70

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Steele Creek, Charlotte, NC

Ranked #99

Among neighborhoods in Charlotte, NC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Steele Creek Neighborhood in Charlotte, NC

Walk Score®

17 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

27 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

16 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Steele Creek Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Steele Creek?

The cheapest apartment in Steele Creek is Arbor Steele Creek which is listed at $1,090, while the average apartment in Steele Creek costs $2,855.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Steele Creek?

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 2 regular apartments in Steele Creek 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 Steele Creek?

Cheap apartments in Steele Creek have an average cost of $134 which is $2,721 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Steele Creek.

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