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7645 Garners Ferry RdColumbia, SC 29209

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Charlotte, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Charlotte Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Charlotte, SC is a Studio unit found at Colonial Pointe Apartments in the Southeast Columbia neighborhood priced from $699. The Villages at Congaree Pointe in the Knollwood neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $831. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Charlotte apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Colonial Pointe ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$699
The Villages at Congaree Pointe1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$831
Hampton CourtsHC11A501BR,1BA$869
Rosewood Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated1BR,1BA$895
Arbor Landing1 Bed 1 ba Renovated1BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Charlotte, SC and Nearby

As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Charlotte area is the $1.15 price per square foot Glenhaven Model at Huntington Place in the in the Southeast Columbia neighborhood starting from $1,675. The second greatest value Charlotte apartment is the Two-Bedroom Townhouse Model at Congaree Villas starting at $1,499 with a $1.16 price per square foot in the Springdale neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Charlotte apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Huntington PlaceGlenhaven3BR,2BA$1.15
Congaree VillasTwo-Bedroom Townhouse2BR,2.5BA$1.16
Elm Creek Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.89
Forestbrook Apartments and TownhomesThree Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.08
Carriage Place CondominiumsTwo Bedrooms2BR,2BA$1.18
21 OaksC13BR,3BA$0.63
Yugo Columbia Lofts2 Bed, 1 Bath Plus2BR,1BA$0.83
Arbor Landing1 Bed 1 ba Renovated1BR,1BA$1.06
The Radley2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH2BR,2BA$1.05
Cayce Cove2x12BR,1BA$1.19

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Charlotte Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Charlotte Apartment is $799 at Colonial Pointe Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Charlotte is starting from $899 at Colonial Pointe Apartments.

What is the most affordable Charlotte Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Charlotte Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Elm Creek Apartments and starts from $1,062.

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