1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Charlotte, NC Under $1,200 (327 Rentals)

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Cortland Wren Northlake
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$1,197 - $5,314
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$1,301 - $7,213
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Cortland Wren Northlake

8524 Mason Andrew WayCharlotte, NC 28216
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Wildwood Apartments
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$1,132 - $1,409
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$1,136 - $2,153
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Wildwood Apartments

1022-1026 Forest Oak DrCharlotte, NC 28209
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Presley Oaks
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$1,160 - $1,399
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$1,289 - $1,842
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Presley Oaks

4915 Misty Oaks DrCharlotte, NC 28269
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Kinship
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$999 - $3,502
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$1,116 - $3,942
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Kinship

110 Razades WayCharlotte, NC 28206
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The Henry
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$1,199 - $2,911
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$1,318 - $5,852
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The Henry

404 W 26th StCharlotte, NC 28206
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Cadence Music Factory
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$1,095 - $2,116
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$1,211 - $2,393
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Cadence Music Factory

606 NC Music Factory BlvdCharlotte, NC 28206
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Cedar Flats
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$1,195 - $1,374
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$1,355 - $1,916
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Cedar Flats

225-245 N Cedar StCharlotte, NC 28202
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Stone Ridge Apartments
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$1,050 - $1,270
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$1,050 - $1,740
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Stone Ridge Apartments

8940 Camden Creek LnCharlotte, NC 28273
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Whitehall Parc
$1,185 - $1,364
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$1,295 - $1,814
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Whitehall Parc

8024 Whitehall Executive Center DrCharlotte, NC 28273
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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 $1,666.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Charlotte is a 1,572 square feet unit starting from $3,151 at The VUE Charlotte On 5th.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Charlotte is currently 1,594 sq ft.

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