Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Third Ward Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $300 (24 Rentals)

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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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708 Summit
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

708 Summit

708 S Summit AveCharlotte, NC 28208
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Frederick Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Frederick Place

515 N Church StCharlotte, NC 28202
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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 at Tryon- Unique Uptown Living priced from $845. 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 at Tryon- Unique Uptown LivingStudioStudio,1BA$845
Link Apartments® CYKELS1Studio,1BA$999
MAA GatewayStudio 0x1 324-410 SFStudio,1BA$1,072
Four One Five FlatsOne Bedroom Flat1BR,1BA$1,160
ArloHarris1BR,1BA$1,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Third Ward, NC

As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Third Ward area is the $1.52 price per square foot 32L Model at MAA Enclave in the in the Elizabeth neighborhood starting from $2,188. The second greatest value Third Ward apartment is the 1H Model at Centric Gateway starting at $1,956 with a $2.12 price per square foot in the Biddleville 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.
MAA Enclave32L3BR,2BA$1.52
Centric Gateway1H1BR,1BA$2.12
710 W Trade St710 W Trade St1BR,1BA$2.01
708 SummitA3A One Bedroom / One Bath1BR,1BA$1.78
Uptown GardensA21BR,1BA$1.97
Asbury FlatsA11BR,1BA$1.80
The CalvertA21BR,1BA$2.07
Cedar FlatsA-31BR,1BA$2.02
Four One Five FlatsOne Bedroom Flat1BR,1BA$1.73
ArloHarris1BR,1BA$1.96

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Third Ward, Charlotte, NC

Ranked #59

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

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 $1,295.

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 $2,564.

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 1,824 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 $272 which is $2,292 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Third Ward.

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