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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. Vivo Living Arbor View in the Clanton Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $849. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mecklenburg County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Northlake Center Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$430
Vivo Living Arbor ViewStudioStudio,1BA$849
Wexford Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$850
Archdale Senior1 Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$850
GreenRock EstatesThe Tillery1BR,1BA$899
The Flats at ArrowoodA1P1BR,1BA$899
Stoney TraceAddison (A1)1BR,1BA$906
The Apartments at Sailboat BayStudioStudio,1BA$915
Terrace View1BD/1BA White Cabient (Silver Unit)1BR,1BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mecklenburg County, NC

As of May 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mecklenburg County area is the $1.07 price per square foot Nolan Model at Smith Farms in the in the Highland Creek neighborhood starting from $2,323. The second greatest value Mecklenburg County apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Spire Apartments starting at $1,646 with a $1.02 price per square foot in the Back Creek Downs neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mecklenburg County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Smith FarmsNolan4BR,3.5BA$1.07
Spire Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.02
Shorewood at Raintree2X2-1/2 13402BR,2.5BA$1.08
Steele Creek ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.15
9548 University Terrace Dr, Unit Apt # A9548 University Terrace Dr4BR,2BA$0.54
Maple RunThe Selwyn2BR,2BA$1.16
Latitude 492 BEDROOM, 2 BATH2BR,2BA$0.81
Yugo Charlotte College Downs2 Bed, 2 Bath Classic2BR,2BA$1.11
Millennium OneB12BR,2BA$1.14
Seneca Woods Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.09

Frequently Asked Questions about Mecklenburg County

What type of rentals are currently available in Mecklenburg County?

There are currently 1522 Apartments for Rent in Mecklenburg County, NC with pricing that ranges from $430 to $14,522. There are also 2060 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mecklenburg County ranging from $499 to $12,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Mecklenburg County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Mecklenburg County ranges from $499 to $12,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,707.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Mecklenburg County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Mecklenburg County range from $740 to $14,522, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,390 to $7,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,499 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $590.

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