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Charlotte 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: January 16, 2026

There are currently 85579 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Charlotte, NC that range in price from $356 to $5,951. South Charlotte, West Charlotte and South Park 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
South Charlotte1990$1,480$835
West Charlotte1908$1,605$645
South Park1846$1,765$754
East Charlotte1786$1,528$700
North Charlotte1654$1,524$645
Brookhill1470$1,762$690
Southside Park1429$1,760$754
Sedgefield1322$1,786$754
Wilmore1277$1,790$645
Revolution Park1257$1,755$645

Largest Available Charlotte 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Charlotte, NC is found at Avalon South End in the Clanton Park neighborhood and is 1,382 square feet priced from $2,050. The Collection at Charles in the Commonwealth neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,315 square feet and currently listed start at $2,999. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Charlotte:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Avalon South EndA3T1,382 Sq Ft$2,050
The Collection at CharlesBrevard Townhome1,315 Sq Ft$2,999
The Paces South EndA6.1L1,240 Sq Ft$4,115
NoDa FlatsTH1 TOWNHOME1,236 Sq Ft$2,495
Mosaic South End ApartmentsA51,229 Sq Ft$1,842
The Residence at SouthparkC1,224 Sq Ft$2,469
Ashton South EndA1.5D1,206 Sq Ft$3,310
Worthington Apartments and TownhomesOne Bedroom 2 Bath w/ Den-Essex1,172 Sq Ft$1,535
The VUE Charlotte On 5thA91,164 Sq Ft$2,351
Highland Mill LoftsCramer966 Sq Ft$1,654

Cheapest Available Charlotte 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of January 16, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Charlotte, NC is the A2.1-30%-PBV-TU Model starting from $535 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 $771 in the Biddleville neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Charlotte is currently $1,643. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Charlotte:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Archdale SeniorA2.1-30%-PBV-TU$535
The Mezzanine at Freedom ApartmentsEnderly$771
Walden Station3 Bedroom Handicap$800
Andover WoodsThe Ansley$835
The Kelston11$859
TOWNES AT UNIVERSITYMadison$871
Cedar Greene ApartmentsClassic Garden$899
Copper CreekThe Ash$899
GreenRock EstatesThe Tillery$899
The Flats at ArrowoodA2$919

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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 $535.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Charlotte is $1,643.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Charlotte is a 1,382 square feet unit starting from $2,050 at Avalon South End.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Charlotte is currently 1,386 sq ft.

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Charlotte, NC

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I'm Carrie, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Charlotte, North Carolina. I moved to the Triangle area of North Carolina in the summer of 2024 and have been exploring the state since.

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