
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Mecklenburg County, NC from $300 (751 Rentals)
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Evoke Living at Eastland Yards

University Square +55 Senior Tax Credit

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Kingspark

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Seversville Apartments

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East Side Flats

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6327 Cutwater Cir

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2741 Dr Carver Rd

The Mezzanine at Freedom Apartments

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1000 Belmont Ave

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Elevate at Tryon- Unique Uptown Living

Vivo Living Charlotte University

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Hampton Creste Apartments

Coffey Creek

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Vivo Living Charlotte

GreenRock Estates
Mecklenburg County, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mecklenburg County?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Mecklenburg County Studio Apartments | $1,518 | $845 | $6,615 |
Mecklenburg County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,776 | $507 | $7,077 |
Mecklenburg County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,258 | $430 | $10,000+ |
Mecklenburg County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,621 | $740 | $10,000+ |
Mecklenburg County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,190 | $725 | $9,679 |
Mecklenburg County 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,841 | $759 | $4,095 |
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Cheapest Available Mecklenburg County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Mecklenburg County, NC is a 2 Beds unit found at Northlake Center Apartments in the Norwood at McIntyre neighborhood priced from $430. Evoke Living at Eastland Yards in the Eastland neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $507. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mecklenburg County apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Northlake Center Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $430 |
Evoke Living at Eastland Yards | One Bedroom - A | 1BR,1BA | $507 |
Vivo Living Arbor View | Studio | Studio,1BA | $849 |
Archdale Senior | 1 Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Vivo Living Charlotte University | Studio | Studio,1BA | $850 |
GreenRock Estates | The Tillery | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
The Flats at Arrowood | A1P | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
The Mezzanine at Freedom Apartments | Ashley | 2BR,2BA | $910 |
The Apartments at Sailboat Bay | Studio | Studio,1BA | $915 |
Park Creek Apartments | Birch Garden Style Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $920 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mecklenburg County, NC
As of April 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mecklenburg County area is the $1.07 price per square foot Newman Model at Smith Farms in the in the Highland Creek neighborhood starting from $2,323. The second greatest value Mecklenburg County apartment is the Emery Model at Newton Creek starting at $1,850 with a $1.06 price per square foot in the Farm Pond neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mecklenburg County apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Smith Farms | Newman | 4BR,3.5BA | $1.07 |
Newton Creek | Emery | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.06 |
Spire Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.02 |
Aspen Heights University City | Boulder | 4BR,4BA | $0.65 |
The Union Student Living | C3 | 3BR,3BA | $0.59 |
The Mezzanine at Freedom Apartments | Ashley | 2BR,2BA | $0.79 |
Latitude 49 | 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH | 2BR,2BA | $0.81 |
Yugo Charlotte College Downs | 2 Bed, 2 Bath Classic | 2BR,2BA | $1.11 |
Seneca Woods Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
Evoke Living at Eastland Yards | One Bedroom - A | 1BR,1BA | $0.68 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mecklenburg County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Mecklenburg County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mecklenburg County is under $920.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mecklenburg County?
The cheapest apartment in Mecklenburg County is Evoke Living at Eastland Yards which is listed at $507, while the average apartment in Mecklenburg County costs $2,240.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mecklenburg County?
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 276 regular apartments in Mecklenburg County 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 Mecklenburg County?
Cheap apartments in Mecklenburg County have an average cost of $267 which is $1,973 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mecklenburg County.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money
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With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs
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Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD
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