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Charlotte Studio Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: July 04, 2025

There are currently 15623 available Studio apartment units from neighborhoods all over Charlotte, NC that range in price from $785 to $5,745. Lockwood, South Park and Cherry are the neighborhoods that currently have the most Studio availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Charlotte with the most available Studio apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Lockwood414$1,501$1,050
South Park403$1,575$874
Cherry367$1,568$1,050
East Charlotte352$1,293$949
Greenville352$1,510$1,049
Belmont322$1,473$1,050
Optimist Park316$1,481$1,050
Freedom Park305$1,589$1,046
West Charlotte303$1,515$874
Brookhill301$1,548$874

Largest Available Charlotte Studio Apartments

The largest available Studio apartment unit in Charlotte, NC is found at The Collection Charlotte in the Commonwealth neighborhood and is 1,394 square feet priced from $3,349. 808 Hawthorne in the Elizabeth neighborhood has the second largest Studio, which is sized at 878 square feet and currently listed start at $1,755. Here is today’s list of the largest available Studio units in Charlotte:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Collection Charlotte2TH51,394 Sq Ft$3,349
808 HawthorneStudio 3878 Sq Ft$1,755
Alister UptownS10D Renovated875 Sq Ft$1,808
The Paces South EndAL1L791 Sq Ft$2,455
Overton RowS9788 Sq Ft$1,409
Ayrsley LoftsGraham755 Sq Ft$1,295
The Village at CommonwealthA1752 Sq Ft$1,630
The OliverS1D733 Sq Ft$1,181
Finley on the GreenS2A732 Sq Ft$1,397
Vera at Savona MillS1731 Sq Ft$1,400

Cheapest Available Charlotte Studio Apartments

As of July 04, 2025 the lowest priced Studio apartment unit in Charlotte, NC is the Studio Model starting from $874 at Vivo Living Arbor View in the Clanton Park neighborhood. The second most affordable Charlotte Studio is the Studio Model at Huntersville Apartment Homes starting at $881 in the Vermillion neighborhood. The average price for all Studio apartments in Charlotte is currently $1,504. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in Charlotte:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Vivo Living Arbor ViewStudio$874
Huntersville Apartment HomesStudio$881
The Flats at ArrowoodA1P$899
The Apartments at Sailboat BayStudio$915
Winslow ApartmentsA1 Classic$950
Crossing at Reedy CreekStudio Standard - Call For Availability$950
The Spoke at McCullough StationS1$970
Vivo Living Charlotte UniversityStudio$974
Pavilion at UCStudio Standard - Call For Availability$975
Ivy HollowStudio$995

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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

Frequently Asked Questions about Studio Charlotte Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Charlotte with Studio?

Currently the most affordable Studio in Charlotte is at Vivo Living Arbor View listed at $874.

How much is the average rent for a Studio Charlotte Apartment?

The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Charlotte is $1,504.

What is the largest available Studio Charlotte Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Charlotte is a 1,394 square feet unit starting from $3,349 at The Collection Charlotte.

What is the average size for Charlotte Studio Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Studio rental in Charlotte is currently 608 sq ft.

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