Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Washington Heights Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $400 (57 Rentals)

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Stewart Stream
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Stewart Stream

3425 Kentucky AveCharlotte, NC 28216
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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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Nia Point
2 Bedroom Apartments

Nia Point

1120 Mayfield Terrace DrCharlotte, NC 28216
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201 S Hoskins Rd
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

201 S Hoskins Rd

201 S Hoskins RdCharlotte, NC 28208
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Nu Wesley East
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Nu Wesley East

3001-3119 Parkway AveCharlotte, NC 28208
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Washington Heights, Charlotte, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Washington Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Washington Heights area of Charlotte, NC is a 2 Beds unit found at The Mezzanine at Freedom Apartments priced from $910. Terrace View has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable Washington Heights apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Mezzanine at Freedom ApartmentsAshley2BR,2BA$910
Terrace View1BD/1BA White Cabient (Silver Unit)1BR,1BA$925
Link Apartments® CYKELS1Studio,1BA$1,019
Oaklawn WestGarden2BR,1BA$1,050
Nu Wesley EastTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,095
Birch Townhomes2x1 Flat Standard-Call for Availability2BR,1BA$1,150
Four One Five FlatsOne Bedroom Flat1BR,1BA$1,160
Elevate at Tryon- Unique Uptown Living1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,180
Thompson Place Apartments2B Townhome2BR,1BA$1,190
MAA GatewayStudio 0x1 324-882 SFStudio,1BA$1,190

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Washington Heights, NC

As of April 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Washington Heights area is the $1.59 price per square foot D1 Model at Abode at Greenway in the in the Biddleville neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Washington Heights apartment is the The Alexander Model at Enderly Towns starting at $2,295 with a $1.34 price per square foot in the Biddleville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Washington Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Abode at GreenwayD14BR,3.5BA$1.59
Enderly TownsThe Alexander3BR,3.5BA$1.34
Thompson Place Apartments4 BR Townhome4BR,2BA$1.45
The Mezzanine at Freedom ApartmentsAshley2BR,2BA$0.79
Edgeline Flats on DavidsonCable Car2BR,2BA$1.44
Birch Townhomes3x2 Flat B--Call for Availability3BR,2BA$1.45
ARIUM FreeMoreWestA2-Arbor1BR,1BA$1.69
Oaklawn WestGarden2BR,1BA$1.40
Nu Wesley EastOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.69
Terrace View1BD/1BA White Cabient (Silver Unit)1BR,1BA$1.61

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Washington Heights, Charlotte, NC

Ranked #59

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team works hard to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across North Carolina including Washington Heights, Charlotte, and the greater Charlotte area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Washington Heights Neighborhood in Charlotte, NC

Walk Score®

47 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

42 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

45 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 Washington Heights Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Washington Heights?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Washington Heights is under $1,190.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Washington Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Washington Heights is Terrace View which is listed at $925, while the average apartment in Washington Heights costs $2,417.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Washington Heights?

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 51 regular apartments in Washington Heights 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 Washington Heights?

Cheap apartments in Washington Heights have an average cost of $228 which is $2,189 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Washington Heights.

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