Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer East Charlotte Neighborhood of Matthews, NC from $300 (17 Rentals)

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Cedarwood Pointe
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cedarwood Pointe

7700 Harrisburg RdCharlotte, NC 28215
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Lawyers Ridge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lawyers Ridge

5310 McAlpine Glen DrCharlotte, NC 28227
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Outer East Charlotte, Matthews, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outer East Charlotte Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer East Charlotte area of Charlotte, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at GreenRock Estates priced from $899. Camara Estates has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $949. Here are the most affordable Outer East Charlotte apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
GreenRock EstatesThe Tillery1BR,1BA$899
Camara EstatesThe Ivy1BR,1BA$949
Copper CreekThe Ash1BR,1BA$949
Residences at West MintIdlewood1BR,1BA$1,025
Pleasant View ApartmentsThe Waverly2BR,1BA$1,072

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer East Charlotte, NC

As of April 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer East Charlotte area is the $1.53 price per square foot Jernigan Townhome Model at Mintworth Commons Rental Homes in the in the Idlewild Farms neighborhood starting from $2,180. The second greatest value Outer East Charlotte apartment is the The Norchester Model at Pleasant View Apartments starting at $1,646 with a $1.40 price per square foot in the Hickory Ridge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer East Charlotte apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Mintworth Commons Rental HomesJernigan Townhome3BR,2.5BA$1.53
Pleasant View ApartmentsThe Norchester4BR,1.5BA$1.40
Creekside at Matthews ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$1.41
Matthews ReserveB2A2BR,2BA$1.52
Rise Matthews PointeB12BR,2BA$1.60
Aria at Idlewild “Brand New”A11BR,1BA$1.75
Stoney TraceB1 Renovated2BR,2BA$1.61
MAA Matthews Commons11A1BR,1BA$1.86
Camara EstatesThe Willow1BR,1BA$1.36
GreenRock EstatesThe Tillery1BR,1BA$1.38

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Outer East Charlotte, Matthews, NC

Ranked #2

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Outer East Charlotte Neighborhood in Matthews, NC

Walk Score®

32 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

31 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer East Charlotte Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Outer East Charlotte?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Outer East Charlotte is at Tessa Matthews Apartments listed at $1,364.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Outer East Charlotte Apartment is $899 at GreenRock Estates.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Outer East Charlotte is starting from $1,072 at Pleasant View Apartments.

What is the most affordable Outer East Charlotte Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Outer East Charlotte Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Pleasant View Apartments and starts from $1,231.

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