Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Uptown Charlotte Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $300 (57 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Uptown Charlotte 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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940 Brevard
1 Bedroom Apartments

940 Brevard

940 N Brevard StCharlotte, NC 28206
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Greenhaven Townhouses
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Greenhaven Townhouses

1241-1500 Spring StCharlotte, NC 28206
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Strawn Tower
Studio Apartments

Strawn Tower

1225 S Caldwell StCharlotte, NC 28203
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Catherine 36
1 Bedroom Apartments

Catherine 36

109 W Catherine StCharlotte, NC 28203
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Cedar Oaks
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Oaks

801 Cates StCharlotte, NC 28202

Uptown Charlotte, Charlotte, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Uptown Charlotte Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Uptown Charlotte area of Charlotte, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Four One Five Flats priced from $1,160. Link Apartments® Mint Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,182. Here are the most affordable Uptown Charlotte apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Four One Five FlatsOne Bedroom Flat1BR,1BA$1,160
Link Apartments® Mint StreetS1-AStudio,1BA$1,182
MAA South LineStudio 0x1 507-720 SFStudio,1BA$1,215
Midtown 205A51BR,1BA$1,220
MAA UptownStudio 0x1 509-566 SFStudio,1BA$1,222
The WinnifredS1.2Studio,1BA$1,263
ArloTrade1BR,1BA$1,264
Alpha Mill0X1-S2Studio,1BA$1,275
The AscherS3Studio,1BA$1,285
Cadence Music FactoryA11BR,1BA$1,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown Charlotte, NC

As of May 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Uptown Charlotte 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 Uptown Charlotte 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 Uptown Charlotte 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$1.45
Alister UptownS09D Renovated1BR,1BA$1.94
Centric Gateway1C1BR,1BA$2.00
708 SummitA3A One Bedroom / One Bath1BR,1BA$1.78
MAA GatewayStudio 0x1 696-782 SFStudio ,1BA$1.84
Uptown GardensA21BR,1BA$2.04
The CalvertA21BR,1BA$2.00
Four One Five FlatsOne Bedroom Flat1BR,1BA$1.73

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Uptown Charlotte, Charlotte, NC

Ranked #36

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across North Carolina and customized analysis for Charlotte, North Carolina. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Uptown Charlotte Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Uptown Charlotte?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Uptown Charlotte is at Link Apartments® Mint Street listed at $1,182.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Uptown Charlotte Apartment?

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

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Uptown Charlotte Apartment for rent?

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

What is the most affordable Uptown Charlotte Three Bedroom Apartment?

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

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