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

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902 W 4th St

CharlotteNC28202
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Autumn Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Autumn Place

321 N Davidson StCharlotte, NC 28202
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Greenhaven Townhouses
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Greenhaven Townhouses

1241-1500 Spring StCharlotte, NC 28206
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Cedar Oaks
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Oaks

801 Cates StCharlotte, NC 28202
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Varick on 7th
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Varick on 7th

721 E 7th StCharlotte, NC 28202
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Frederick Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Frederick Place

515 N Church StCharlotte, NC 28202
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property at 630 Calvert St

630 Calvert St

CharlotteNC28208

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Third Ward, Charlotte, NC Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Elevate Tryon0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$895
Link Apartments® CYKELS1-AStudio,1BA$999
Four One Five FlatsOne Bedroom Flat1BR,1BA$1,160
MAA UptownStudio 0x1 509-566 SFStudio,1BA$1,182
Link Apartments® Mint StreetS1-AStudio,1BA$1,182
ArloTrade1BR,1BA$1,249
MAA GatewayStudio 0x1 516-669 SFStudio,1BA$1,260
Centric Gateway1A1BR,1BA$1,272
The AscherS3Studio,1BA$1,285
Asbury FlatsA11BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Kensington Apartments3x2L3BR,2BA$1.81
MAA Enclave22H2BR,2BA$1.53
Centric Gateway1C1BR,1BA$1.75
Asbury FlatsA41BR,1BA$1.83
Uptown GardensA21BR,1BA$2.07
Cadence Music FactoryA31BR,1BA$2.08
The CalvertA21BR,1BA$2.00
Four One Five FlatsOne Bedroom Flat1BR,1BA$1.73
MAA GatewayStudio 0x1 516-669 SFStudio ,1BA$1.92
MAA UptownStudio 0x1 509-566 SFStudio ,1BA$2.09

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Third Ward, Charlotte, NC

Ranked #57

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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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

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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