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Union at Tryon
$498 - $1,553
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Union at Tryon

302 Hampton Church RdCharlotte, NC 28262
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The Charlie
$888 - $1,220
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The Charlie

1408 W Sugar Creek RdCharlotte, NC 28262
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Harris Pond
$977 - $5,089
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Harris Pond

8301 Harris Pond LnCharlotte, NC 28269
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Charlotte, NC Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Charlotte, NC

Pricing Updated: 04/19/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Charlotte, NC area range in price from $446 to $25,085 with an overall median price of $5,073. The three Charlotte neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Westchester at $900, Council Oaks at $700, and Tina Village at $700. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Charlotte Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Westchester$1,287$90038
Council Oaks$1,340$70019
Tina Village$1,340$70019
Crowders View$1,375$79543
Kingswood$1,475$70019
Woodhaven$1,475$70019
Country Club Estates York$1,489$1,11221
Newtowne Estates$1,500$70045
Thomasboro$1,510$85029
Back Creek Downs$1,529$635144

Cheapest Available Charlotte Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Charlotte, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Archdale Senior in the Yorkmount neighborhood priced from $467. Union at Tryon in the Mineral Springs neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $498. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Charlotte apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Archdale SeniorA2 30% PBV/TU1BR,1BA$467
Union at TryonStudio, 1 Bath, 521 Sq. Ft.Studio,1BA$498
Pleasant View ApartmentsThe Waverly2BR,1BA$599
The Mezzanine at Freedom ApartmentsEnderly1BR,1BA$801
Elevate Tryon0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$855
Commons at University SquareA11BR,1BA$857
The Flats at ArrowoodA1Studio,1BA$859
The Kelston111BR,1BA$869
Vivo Living Charlotte UniversitySTDO - Classic StudioStudio,1BA$879
The Flats at 2109 (Ashley Flats)B1 TYPE A-T ADA 60% TU2BR,2BA$880

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Charlotte, NC

As of April 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Charlotte area is the $0.95 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Spire Apartments in the in the Back Creek Downs neighborhood starting from $1,540. The second greatest value Charlotte apartment is the 3BR/3.0BA Model at Prosperity View Townhomes starting at $1,699 with a $1.06 price per square foot in the Highland Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Charlotte apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Spire Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.95
Prosperity View Townhomes3BR/3.0BA3BR,3BA$1.06
Thompson Place Apartments4BR/2.0BA4BR,2BA$1.15
Rise SunridgeA1 Classic1BR,1BA$0.96
Peachtree Place ApartmentsThe Treetop2BR,2BA$1.07
Yugo Charlotte College Downs2 Bed, 2 Bath Standard2BR,2BA$0.89
Pleasant View ApartmentsThe Claymont3BR,1BA$0.67
The Flats at 2109 (Ashley Flats)B1 TYPE A-T ADA 60% TU2BR,2BA$0.88
Latitude 492 BEDROOM, 2 BATH2BR,2BA$0.87
The Mezzanine at Freedom ApartmentsEnderly1BR,1BA$0.97

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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 Cheap Charlotte Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Charlotte?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Charlotte is under $880.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Charlotte?

The cheapest apartment in Charlotte is Archdale Senior which is listed at $467, while the average apartment in Charlotte costs $5,073.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Charlotte?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 6,533 regular apartments in Charlotte that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Charlotte?

Cheap apartments in Charlotte have an average cost of $509 which is $4,564 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Charlotte.

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