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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 $799. 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$799
The Villages at Congaree Pointe1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$831
Arbor Landing1 Bed 1 ba Renovated1BR,1BA$899
Harbour LandingHarbour 1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$925
Palmetto Place ApartmentsThe Place2BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Charlotte, SC and Nearby

As of April 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Charlotte area is the $0.89 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Elm Creek Apartments in the in the Greater Aiken neighborhood starting from $1,062. The second greatest value Charlotte apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2 bath Renovated Model at Rosewood Gardens starting at $1,300 with a $1.16 price per square foot in the Deaswood 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.
Elm Creek Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.89
Rosewood Gardens3 Bedroom 2 bath Renovated3BR,2BA$1.16
Carriage Place CondominiumsTwo Bedrooms2BR,2BA$1.18
21 OaksC13BR,3BA$0.63
Whispering Pines2 Bed 1.5 Bath-Renovated2BR,1.5BA$1.21
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
Palmetto Place ApartmentsThe Place2BR,1BA$1.20
Cayce Cove2x12BR,1BA$1.18

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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 $831 at The Villages at Congaree Pointe.

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 $950 at Palmetto Place 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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