
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Charlotte, NC from $300 with Washer/Dryer (508 Rentals)
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Terrace View

Nova Ridge Apartments

Maple Run

The Tatum Apartments

The Kelston

Hunters Pointe
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Cedar Greene Apartments

Park at Ferentino

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Highlands at Alexander Pointe
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Aurea Station

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Ivy Hollow

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Crossing at Reedy Creek

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Southgate Apartments

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Ashby Gardens

The Apartments at Sailboat Bay

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Thompson Place Townhomes

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Andover Woods

Country Club Apartments
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Tryon Forest Apartments

Forest At Chasewood

Avenues at Steele Creek

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Stoney Trace Apartments

Alta Grove

Coffey Creek Apartments

MAA Gateway

Park 2300

Waterford Hills
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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 | $1,462 | $859 | $3,109 |
| Charlotte 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,646 | $670 | $6,071 |
| Charlotte 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,097 | $599 | $10,000+ |
| Charlotte 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,584 | $650 | $10,000+ |
| Charlotte 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,117 | $749 | $10,000+ |
| Charlotte 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,021 | $749 | $8,667 |
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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 The Mezzanine at Freedom Apartments which is listed at $801, while the average apartment in Charlotte costs $1,739.
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 2,732 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 $845 which is $894 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Charlotte.
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