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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
Pleasant View ApartmentsThe Waverly2BR,1BA$1,072
Residences at West MintIdlewood1BR,1BA$1,075

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer East Charlotte, NC

As of April 11, 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 B1 Model at Creekside at Matthews Apartments starting at $1,596 with a $1.41 price per square foot in the Matthews Grove 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
Creekside at Matthews ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$1.41
Matthews ReserveB2A2BR,2BA$1.52
Pleasant View ApartmentsThe Claymont3BR,1BA$1.20
Rise Matthews PointeB12BR,2BA$1.60
Aria at Idlewild “Brand New”A11BR,1BA$1.75
Stoney TraceB1 Renovated2BR,2BA$1.42
MAA Matthews Commons11A1BR,1BA$1.82
Camara EstatesThe Willow1BR,1BA$1.36
GreenRock EstatesThe Tillery1BR,1BA$1.38

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Frequently Asked Questions about Outer East Charlotte

What type of rentals are currently available in Outer East Charlotte?

There are currently 42 Apartments for Rent in Outer East Charlotte, NC with pricing that ranges from $850 to $4,000. There are also 152 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Outer East Charlotte ranging from $1,395 to $3,950.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Outer East Charlotte?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Outer East Charlotte ranges from $1,395 to $3,950 with an average monthly rent of $2,281.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Outer East Charlotte?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Outer East Charlotte range from $1,231 to $4,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,525 to $3,499. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,646.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

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