
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Charlotte, NC Under $1,200 (314 Rentals)


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The Tatum Apartments

Devonwood Apartment Homes

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Atkins Circle Apartments and Townhomes

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Parkside at South Tryon

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Winslow Apartments

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The Landon Apartments

The Kelston
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Abberly Woods Apartment Homes

Heather Ridge

Mallard Glen and Adams Place

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Kinship

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Flats at 87Ten

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Century University City

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Broadstone Ayrsley

Proximity Northlake

Arlo
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Cadence Music Factory

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Andover Woods

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Cedar Flats

Arwen Vista

Cortland University City

The Maxwell at Highland Creek

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Wexford Apartment Homes

Arbor Village

Park 2300

Whitehall Estates
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Biscayne

Vista Commons

Hollis 7601

Edgeline Flats on Davidson

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Stoney Trace

Central Pointe

Forest At Chasewood

Cortland Seventy Seven

Aurea Station

Cortland University North
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Links at Citiside

Waterford Hills

Canopy at Baybrook Apartments

Thornberry Apartments

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Arbor Steele Creek

Waterford Square Apartments

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Ayrsley Lofts

The Fairways at Piper Glen Apartments

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Greylyn Estates

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The Madison
Charlotte, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Charlotte?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Studio Apartments | $1,432 | $498 | $3,003 |
| Charlotte 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,667 | $615 | $6,103 |
| Charlotte 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,100 | $624 | $10,000+ |
| Charlotte 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,626 | $870 | $10,000+ |
| Charlotte 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,834 | $704 | $10,000+ |
| Charlotte 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,358 | $850 | $10,000+ |
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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 The Mezzanine at Freedom Apartments listed at $801.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Charlotte Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Charlotte is $1,667.
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 $3,323 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 1,422 sq ft.
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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Charlotte, NC
Written by: Carrie Catalano
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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