
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Charlotte, NC Under $1,300 (460 Rentals)


Latitude at Mallard Creek

Celsius Apartment Homes

Elizabeth Station

The Marley

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Bolton West Charlotte

The Addison One15

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Wellen

Link Apartments® Montford

Conrad at Concord Mills
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Wildwood Apartments

Devonwood Apartment Homes

The Landon Apartments

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Presley Oaks

Reserve at Stone Hollow

Atkins Circle Apartments and Townhomes

The Piedmont

Oasis at Regal Oaks

The Bryce

Abberly Woods Apartment Homes
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Matheson Mill by Broadstone

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Broadstone West End

The Perch

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J Optimist Park

Parkside at South Tryon

Ansley Falls Apartment Homes

The Tatum Apartments

Winslow Apartments

The Kelston

Heather Ridge
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Mallard Glen and Adams Place

Yardly Steele Creek

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Solstice at Eastland Yards

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Easton at Mountain Island

Exchange at Sugar Creek

Link Apartments® NoDa 36th

Allora Ashley Park

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Charlotte Exchange

Miller and York

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Prose McCullough Station
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Kinship

Highland Ridge Apartments

Flats at 87Ten

The Volaire

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Joinery

The Kendry

Cyan Mallard Creek Apartments

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The Grace at Tryon

Avalon Highland Creek

Pine25 North End
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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 | $1,412 | $498 | $3,471 |
| Charlotte 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,649 | $235 | $5,738 |
| Charlotte 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,137 | $599 | $10,000+ |
| Charlotte 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,672 | $750 | $10,000+ |
| Charlotte 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,185 | $500 | $10,000+ |
| Charlotte 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,821 | $805 | $10,000+ |
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Top Neighborhoods Near Charlotte Colleges and Universities
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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 $1,649.
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 $3,264 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 1,613 sq ft.
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Helpful Local Expert Guides

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I'm Carrie, and I've been calling the Charlotte area home for a few years now.
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