1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Charlotte, NC (1,165 Rentals)

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Your Local Expert's Guide to Top Neighborhoods to Rent Near Charlotte's Big Four Employers

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Elan LoSo
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$1,579 - $2,273
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Elan LoSo

4612 Gilead StCharlotte, NC 28217
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East Mint
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$1,409 - $1,724
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$1,512 - $2,351
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East Mint

13330 Maize LnCharlotte, NC 28227
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Sorella NC
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$1,323 - $1,919
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$1,328 - $3,608
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Sorella NC

4101 Raleigh StCharlotte, NC 28206
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Broadstone West End
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$1,331 - $2,718
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$1,436 - $3,329
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Broadstone West End

2220 Wilkinson BlvdCharlotte, NC 28208
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J Optimist Park
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$1,106 - $1,821
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$1,146 - $2,249
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J Optimist Park

1130 N College StCharlotte, NC 28206
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Trella Uptown
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$1,586 - $1,863
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$1,586 - $3,647
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Trella Uptown

426 N Tryon StCharlotte, NC 28202
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Broadstone Craft
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$1,424 - $2,056
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$1,329 - $2,704
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Broadstone Craft

1015 N Alexander StCharlotte, NC 28206
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Wellen
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$1,328 - $1,751
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Wellen

305 Prine PlCharlotte, NC 28213
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IMT Ballantyne
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$1,445 - $1,580
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$1,381 - $2,166
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IMT Ballantyne

12600 District South DrCharlotte, NC 28277
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Charlotte's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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Charlotte, NC Local Guide

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Charlotte 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: April 17, 2026

There are currently 87449 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Charlotte, NC that range in price from $446 to $6,200. East Charlotte, South Charlotte and North Charlotte are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Charlotte with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
East Charlotte1946$1,541$750
South Charlotte1897$1,487$890
North Charlotte1800$1,567$670
West Charlotte1740$1,563$670
South Park1735$1,734$949
Brookhill1393$1,781$801
The South End1312$1,768$670
Belmont1294$1,688$899
Wilmore1238$1,801$670
Optimist Park1222$1,695$899

Largest Available Charlotte 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Charlotte, NC is found at The Residence at Southpark in the Meadows on Fairview neighborhood and is 1,556 square feet priced from $3,237. The VUE Charlotte On 5th in the Biddleville neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,411 square feet and currently listed start at $3,564. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Charlotte:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Residence at SouthparkD1,556 Sq Ft$3,237
The VUE Charlotte On 5thA111,411 Sq Ft$3,564
The Paces South EndLOFT - TH81,240 Sq Ft$4,115
Mosaic South End ApartmentsA51,229 Sq Ft$1,817
Ashton South EndA1.5D1,206 Sq Ft$3,588
VivianCoronet1,157 Sq Ft$3,447
Rise SunridgeA1 Classic1,150 Sq Ft$1,100
Cadence Music FactoryA51,133 Sq Ft$2,057
Hazel SouthparkAG31,126 Sq Ft$2,199
Highland Mill LoftsCramer966 Sq Ft$1,542

Cheapest Available Charlotte 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of April 17, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Charlotte, NC is the A2 30% PBV/TU Model starting from $467 at Archdale Senior in the Yorkmount neighborhood. The second most affordable Charlotte 1 Bedroom is the Enderly Model at The Mezzanine at Freedom Apartments starting at $801 in the Biddleville neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Charlotte is currently $1,650. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Charlotte:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Archdale SeniorA2 30% PBV/TU$467
The Mezzanine at Freedom ApartmentsEnderly$801
Creekside Canopy1.1 B - Creekside$890
Copper CreekThe Ash$899
GreenRock EstatesThe Tillery$899
Parkhaven ApartmentsWillow$899
Cedar Greene ApartmentsClassic Garden$899
Park Fairfax Apartments1BR/1.0BA$900
The Flats at ArrowoodA2$919
The Tatum ApartmentsA1 Renovated$920

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Top Neighborhoods Near Charlotte Colleges and Universities

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Charlotte Overview

Ready to learn something new about the City of Trees? Well, if you are an outdoorsy, active, spiritual and can-do type of person, you are going to love calling Charlotte your new home. With beautiful weather all year round, low cost of living, excellent health care, beautiful homes, rich culture and great southern hospitality, Charlotte is one of the best cities to live in especially if you have a young family.

Why live in Charlotte, NC?

Charlotte is one of the most vibrant cities in North Carolina that offers the best outdoor activities. For one, the Queen City enjoys one of the best weathers in all of America. Though the summers can be really hot and humid, it’s only a great excuse to go about and take a dip or enjoy the numerous watersport activities in Charlotte.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Charlotte Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Charlotte with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Charlotte is at Archdale Senior listed at $467.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Charlotte Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Charlotte is $1,650.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Charlotte Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Charlotte is a 1,556 square feet unit starting from $3,237 at The Residence at Southpark.

What is the average size for Charlotte 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Charlotte is currently 1,654 sq ft.

Expert Rental Resources

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