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Cortland Seventy Seven

MAA City Grand

Link Apartments® Mint Street

Stone Ridge Apartments

One305 Central

Elan at Mallard Creek Apartment Homes

Allora Ashley Park

Centro NoDa

Ansley Falls Apartment Homes
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Asbury Flats

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Allure at Southpark

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The Collective NoDa

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Mezzo 1

NuVo 27

Keltonwood at Berewick

Kaleido NoDa

Finley on the Green

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Berewick Pointe Apartments
Charlotte's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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The District

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The Henry

Madison Ashley Park

MAA South Line

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Presley Oaks

Southerly LoSo

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Alton Optimist Park

Union Noda

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The Leo Loso Apartments

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Vesta City Park Apartments

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Sycamore at Tyvola Apartments

Ashley Square at SouthPark

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The Wrenley

The Cosmo at NoDa

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Montford at Madison Park Apartments

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Pointe at Research Park Apartments

The Bryant Apartments

Taylor Farms

MAA Ballantyne

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Avana Avebury

Silos South End

Contour at NoDa

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Selene at Southline Apartments

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Hanover South End

Varick on 7th

The Village at Commonwealth

MAA LoSo

Belle Haven Apartments

The Villas at Trevi Village

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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 | $1,419 | $498 | $3,471 |
| Charlotte 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,664 | $615 | $6,064 |
| Charlotte 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,107 | $624 | $10,000+ |
| Charlotte 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,622 | $725 | $10,000+ |
| Charlotte 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,964 | $540 | $10,000+ |
| Charlotte 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,334 | $865 | $10,000+ |
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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 $899.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Charlotte?
The cheapest apartment in Charlotte is The Mezzanine at Freedom Apartments which is listed at $801, while the average apartment in Charlotte costs $6,316.
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 6,393 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 $505 which is $5,811 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Charlotte.
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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Charlotte, NC
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Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
Written by: Bob Mallory
Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.