Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Charlotte Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $300 (269 Rentals)

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East Charlotte, Charlotte, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Charlotte Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Charlotte area of Charlotte, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Walden Station priced from $800. Hunters Pointe has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $868. Here are the most affordable East Charlotte apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Walden Station3 Bedroom 3 Bath Unit A1BR,1BA$800
Hunters PointeOne Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$868
Copper CreekThe Ash1BR,1BA$899
GreenRock EstatesThe Tillery1BR,1BA$899
Cedar Greene ApartmentsClassic Garden1BR,1BA$899
The Apartments at Sailboat BayStudioStudio,1BA$915
The KelstonA11BR,1BA$940
Safire at Matthews1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$949
Camara EstatesThe Ivy1BR,1BA$949
Commons at University SquareA11BR,1BA$949

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Charlotte, NC

As of July 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Charlotte area is the $1.23 price per square foot The Plaza Model at Crossing at NODA in the in the Tryon Hills neighborhood starting from $2,195. The second greatest value East Charlotte apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Spire Apartments starting at $1,584 with a $0.98 price per square foot in the Back Creek Downs neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Charlotte apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Crossing at NODAThe Plaza3BR,3.5BA$1.23
Spire Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.98
Paces Pointe Apartment HomesC23BR,2BA$1.18
The Union Student LivingC33BR,3BA$0.65
Wallace Terrace Apartments3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.21
MAA University Lake22B2BR,2BA$1.23
Courtyard TownhomesSavannah2BR,2.5BA$1.20
Elevate Tryon1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.10
Yugo Charlotte College Downs2 Bed, 2 Bath Classic2BR,2BA$1.11
Millennium OneB12BR,2BA$1.14

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States, including Charlotte. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Charlotte Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in East Charlotte?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Charlotte is under $949.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Charlotte?

The cheapest apartment in East Charlotte is Walden Station which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in East Charlotte costs $2,173.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Charlotte?

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 125 regular apartments in East Charlotte 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 East Charlotte?

Cheap apartments in East Charlotte have an average cost of $491 which is $1,682 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Charlotte.

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