Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Third Ward Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $300 (23 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Third Ward area of Charlotte.

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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 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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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 $1,089. 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$1,089
The AscherS1-SStudio,1BA$1,120
Four One Five FlatsOne Bedroom Flat1BR,1BA$1,160
Link Apartments® Mint StreetS1-AStudio,1BA$1,198

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Third Ward, NC

As of May 02, 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 $2,028 with a $1.60 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$1.60
Cedar FlatsB-32BR,2BA$1.46
MAA GatewayDual Level 1x1 837-1085 SF1BR,1BA$1.85
Centric Gateway1C1BR,1BA$2.00
Asbury FlatsA41BR,1BA$1.83
708 SummitA3A One Bedroom / One Bath1BR,1BA$1.78
Uptown GardensA11BR,1BA$1.94
The CalvertA21BR,1BA$2.00
Four One Five FlatsOne Bedroom Flat1BR,1BA$1.73

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Third Ward, Charlotte, NC

Ranked #56

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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Third Ward?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Third Ward is at Elevate Tryon listed at $895.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Third Ward Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Third Ward Apartment is $1,160 at Four One Five Flats.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Third Ward Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Third Ward is starting from $1,395 at Four One Five Flats.

What is the most affordable Third Ward Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Third Ward Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Ascher and starts from $2,144.

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