
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Third Ward Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $300 (28 Rentals)
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Room in Apartment on Heathcliff St

Link Apartments® CYKEL

MAA Gateway

Four One Five Flats

MAA Uptown
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Asbury Flats

606 North Carolina Music Factory Blvd

Gateway West

Centric Gateway

Cadence Music Factory
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406 W 9th St

The Ellis

Loft One35

902 W 4th St

Kinship
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422 State St

630 Calvert St
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Third Ward, Charlotte, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Third Ward?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Third Ward Studio Apartments | $1,706 | $895 | $4,137 |
Third Ward 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,071 | $645 | $5,720 |
Third Ward 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,833 | $745 | $6,970 |
Third Ward 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,688 | $845 | $10,000+ |
Third Ward 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,408 | $2,320 | $2,424 |
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There are currently 28 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Third Ward Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC.
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Cheapest Available Third Ward Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Third Ward area of Charlotte, NC is a Studio unit found at Elevate Tryon priced from $895. Link Apartments® CYKEL has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable Third Ward apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Elevate Tryon | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $895 |
Link Apartments® CYKEL | S1-A | Studio,1BA | $999 |
Four One Five Flats | One Bedroom Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1,160 |
MAA Uptown | Studio 0x1 509-566 SF | Studio,1BA | $1,182 |
Link Apartments® Mint Street | S1-A | Studio,1BA | $1,182 |
Arlo | Trade | 1BR,1BA | $1,249 |
MAA Gateway | Studio 0x1 516-669 SF | Studio,1BA | $1,260 |
Centric Gateway | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,272 |
The Ascher | S3 | Studio,1BA | $1,285 |
Asbury Flats | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,320 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Third Ward, NC
As of May 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Third Ward area is the $1.81 price per square foot 3x2L Model at The Kensington Apartments in the in the Biddleville neighborhood starting from $2,420. The second greatest value Third Ward apartment is the 22H Model at MAA Enclave starting at $1,943 with a $1.53 price per square foot in the Elizabeth neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Third Ward apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Kensington Apartments | 3x2L | 3BR,2BA | $1.81 |
MAA Enclave | 22H | 2BR,2BA | $1.53 |
Centric Gateway | 1C | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
Asbury Flats | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
Uptown Gardens | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
Cadence Music Factory | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
The Calvert | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
Four One Five Flats | One Bedroom Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
MAA Gateway | Studio 0x1 516-669 SF | Studio ,1BA | $1.92 |
MAA Uptown | Studio 0x1 509-566 SF | Studio ,1BA | $2.09 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleThird Ward, Charlotte, NC
Ranked #57
Among neighborhoods in Charlotte, NC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
Our team works hard to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Charlotte. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Getting Around the Third Ward Neighborhood in Charlotte, NC
Walk Score®
82 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
65 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
71 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Third Ward Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Third Ward?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Third Ward is under $1,320.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Third Ward?
The cheapest apartment in Third Ward is Four One Five Flats which is listed at $1,160, while the average apartment in Third Ward costs $3,321.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Third Ward?
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 41 regular apartments in Third Ward 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 Third Ward?
Cheap apartments in Third Ward have an average cost of $213 which is $3,108 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Third Ward.
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