
Cheap Homes for Rent in Uptown Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $1,000 (20 Rentals)
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224 N Poplar St

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626 N Graham St

115 E Park Ave

238 S Cedar St

434 W 8th St
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425 W 8th St

212 W 10th St

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525 E 6th St, Unit 215

710 W Trade St
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300 S Cedar St

508 N Graham St

718 W Trade St

433 W 8th St

433 W 8th St
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Uptown, Charlotte, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Uptown?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Uptown 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,279 | $1,095 | $4,500 |
Uptown 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,331 | $1,895 | $4,450 |
Uptown 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,745 | $3,495 | $3,995 |
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There are currently 20 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Uptown Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC.
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Cheapest Available Uptown Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Uptown 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 apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Four One Five Flats | One Bedroom Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1,160 |
MAA South Line | Studio 0x1 507-720 SF | Studio,1BA | $1,215 |
MAA Uptown | Studio 0x1 509-566 SF | Studio,1BA | $1,252 |
MAA Gateway | Studio 0x1 516-669 SF | Studio,1BA | $1,265 |
Centric Gateway | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,266 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown, NC
As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Uptown 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 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 apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Kensington Apartments | 3x2L | 3BR,2BA | $1.81 |
MAA Enclave | 22H | 2BR,2BA | $1.60 |
The Mint 425 | 2ER | 2BR,2BA | $1.94 |
J Optimist Park | F05.2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.07 |
Edgeline Flats on Davidson | Cable Car | 2BR,2BA | $1.44 |
Centric Gateway | 1C | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
Uptown Gardens | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
Cadence Music Factory | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
Four One Five Flats | One Bedroom Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
MAA Gateway | Studio 0x1 516-669 SF | Studio ,1BA | $1.93 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Uptown
What type of rentals are currently available in Uptown?
There are currently 146 Apartments for Rent in Uptown, NC with pricing that ranges from $1,090 to $13,500. There are also 75 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Uptown ranging from $1,095 to $4,500.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Uptown?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Uptown ranges from $1,095 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,625.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Uptown?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Uptown range from $2,047 to $13,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,895 to $4,450. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,495 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,320.
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