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property at 505 E 6th St

505 E 6th St

CharlotteNC28202

Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

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property at 115 E Park Ave

115 E Park Ave

CharlotteNC28203
property at 434 W 8th St

434 W 8th St

CharlotteNC28202

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property at 300 S Cedar St

300 S Cedar St

CharlotteNC28202
property at 718 W Trade St

718 W Trade St

CharlotteNC28202

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property at 230 S Cedar St

230 S Cedar St

CharlotteNC28202

Charlotte's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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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. MAA South Line has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,215. 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
MAA South LineStudio 0x1 507-720 SFStudio,1BA$1,215
MAA UptownStudio 0x1 509-566 SFStudio,1BA$1,252
MAA GatewayStudio 0x1 516-669 SFStudio,1BA$1,265
Centric Gateway1A1BR,1BA$1,266
ArloTrade1BR,1BA$1,269
The WinnifredS1.1Studio,1BA$1,269
Alister UptownS03 RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,292
Alpha Mill0X1-S2Studio,1BA$1,313
The AscherS4Studio,1BA$1,323

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown Charlotte, NC

As of May 12, 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 $2,033 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
The Mint 4252ER2BR,2BA$1.94
J Optimist ParkF05.22BR,2BA$2.07
Centric Gateway1C1BR,1BA$1.74
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$1.93

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Frequently Asked Questions about Uptown Charlotte

What type of rentals are currently available in Uptown Charlotte?

There are currently 149 Apartments for Rent in Uptown Charlotte, NC with pricing that ranges from $645 to $13,500. There are also 88 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Uptown Charlotte ranging from $1,200 to $5,400.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Uptown Charlotte?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Uptown Charlotte ranges from $1,200 to $5,400 with an average monthly rent of $2,733.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Uptown Charlotte?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Uptown Charlotte range from $845 to $13,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,700 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,795 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,320.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Charlotte, NC

Written by: Carrie Catalano

I'm Carrie, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Charlotte, North Carolina. I moved to the Triangle area of North Carolina in the summer of 2024 and have been exploring the state since.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.