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Charlotte, NC Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Charlotte, NC

Pricing Updated: 07/31/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Charlotte, NC area range in price from $356 to $17,610 with an overall median price of $2,989. The three Charlotte neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Nevin Community at $963, Council Oaks at $785, and Tina Village at $785. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Charlotte Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Nevin Community$963$9631
Council Oaks$1,302$78516
Tina Village$1,302$78516
Thomasboro$1,337$85028
Firestone Garden Park$1,425$85025
Hamilton Circle$1,425$85027
Lakeview Acres$1,425$7853
Crowders View$1,450$89529
Fawnbrook$1,450$89519
Icemorlee$1,470$78526

Cheapest Available Charlotte Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Charlotte, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Walden Station in the Mineral Springs neighborhood priced from $800. University Northside Apartments in the Back Creek Downs neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $825. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Charlotte apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Walden Station3 Bedroom Handicap1BR,1BA$800
University Northside Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$825
Archdale Senior1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$850
Terrace View Senior Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$895
Cedar Greene ApartmentsClassic Garden1BR,1BA$899
The Flats at ArrowoodA1Studio,1BA$899
Copper CreekThe Ash1BR,1BA$899
GreenRock EstatesThe Tillery1BR,1BA$899
Vivo Living Arbor ViewStudioStudio,1BA$909
The Apartments at Sailboat BayStudioStudio,1BA$915

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Charlotte, NC

As of July 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Charlotte area is the $1.15 price per square foot Nolan Model at Smith Farms in the in the Highland Creek neighborhood starting from $2,495. The second greatest value Charlotte apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Spire Apartments starting at $1,649 with a $1.02 price per square foot in the Back Creek Downs 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.
Smith FarmsNolan4BR,3.5BA$1.15
Spire Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.02
Forest Ridge Apartment Homes3 Bedroom Townhome3BR,2BA$1.14
The Union Student LivingC33BR,3BA$0.65
Thompson Place Apartments3BR/1.5BA3BR,1.5BA$1.11
Mallard CreekThe Mallard2BR,2BA$1.09
Elevate Tryon1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.10
Latitude 492 BEDROOM, 2 BATH2BR,2BA$0.81
Northlake Center Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.07
Seneca Woods Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.09

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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.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Charlotte, NC

Ranked #1

Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Charlotte, NC

Walk Score®

46 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

40 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

35 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $915.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Charlotte?

The cheapest apartment in Charlotte is Walden Station which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Charlotte costs $2,989.

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 3,519 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 $607 which is $2,382 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Charlotte.

Expert Rental Resources

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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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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Throughout the day, think about all the times that you have to pay for something. So many of us reach automatically for a credit card or even our phone for a quick payment.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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