Cheap Apartments for Rent in Charlotte, MI from $400 (51 Rentals)

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Maple Tree Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Maple Tree Village

303 Packard HwyCharlotte, MI 48813
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Country Club Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Country Club Manor

539-541 Lansing StCharlotte, MI 48813
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Hiland Flatz
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hiland Flatz

2901 Mersey LnLansing, MI 48911
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Holmes Flatz
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Holmes Flatz

2222 W Holmes RdLansing, MI 48911
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The Village Flats
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Village Flats

324 N Queen StNashville, MI 49073
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6301 Frank N Dot Ct
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

6301 Frank N Dot Ct

6301 Frank N Dot CtLansing, MI 48917
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property at 427 Seymour Ave

$850 - $1,300

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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427 Seymour Ave

LansingMI48933
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Colonial Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Colonial Manor

412-418 N Clinton StGrand Ledge, MI 48837
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Park Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Place

400 E River StGrand Ledge, MI 48837

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Twin Oaks
2 Bedroom Apartments

Twin Oaks

3900 Burneway DrLansing, MI 48911
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Charlotte, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Charlotte Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Charlotte, MI is a 2 Beds unit found at Island City Apartments priced from $616. Shaker House Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $775. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Charlotte apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Island City Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$616
Shaker House ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$775
Creekside ApartmentsCreekside Apartments One Bedroom (303B) - FIRST...1BR,1BA$800
Hiland Flatz2 Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$800
Ramblewood ApartmentsOne Bedroom Patio1BR,1BA$850
Shannon ApartmentsShannon Apartments - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$875
Blossom Manor ApartmentsGray Cool colors2BR,1BA$875
Degroff Apartments LLCDegroff Apartments - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
The Grove @ Grove Park1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
Sandstone Creek Apartments1 Bed Pine2BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Charlotte, MI and Nearby

As of June 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Charlotte area is the $0.95 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Cambridge Manor in the in the Lansing Eaton neighborhood starting from $1,375. The second greatest value Charlotte apartment is the 2 Beds, 2 baths Model at Ramblewood Suites starting at $1,700 with a $1.22 price per square foot in the Scottsdale neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Charlotte apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cambridge ManorThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.95
Ramblewood Suites2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.22
Saddleback Ranch ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.17
Edmond SeniorLawrence 60%2BR,1BA$1.16
Island City Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$0.62
Kedron Ridge ApartmentsTwo Bedroom - Remodeled2BR,1BA$1.00
Blossom Manor ApartmentsFully Furnished Unit2BR,1BA$1.05
Grandview Manor ApartmentsGrandView Manor Apartments - Two Bedroom **HALF...2BR,1BA$1.12
Hiland Flatz2 Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.94
Shannon ApartmentsShannon Apartments - Two Bedroom - FIRST FLOOR ...2BR,1BA$1.22

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Charlotte Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Charlotte Apartment is $800 at Creekside Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Charlotte is starting from $616 at Island City Apartments.

What is the most affordable Charlotte Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Charlotte Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Island City Apartments and starts from $645.

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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.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

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