
Gated Apartments for Rent in Charlotte, NC Under $1,200 (51 Rentals)


Stone Ridge

Wildwood Apartments

Trailside NoDa

WaterWalk Charlotte

Amaze at NoDa

The Collective NoDa

Cortland Wren Northlake

Pavilion Village
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The Jade Charlotte

Elizabeth Station

Cortland Seventy Seven

The Marley

Gateway West

MAA Chancellor Park
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The Piedmont

Hollis 7601

The Flats at 2200

Rail South Apartments

Aspen Heights University City

Mezzo1

Addison at South Tryon

MAA Legacy Park

MAA Uptown
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MAA University Lake

Presley Uptown

Northlake

Reserve at Providence

Thornberry Apartments

The Pines

Yugo Charlotte College Downs

Elan at Mallard Creek Apartment Homes

The Slate Charlotte

Parkhaven Apartments
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Wellington Farms

Woodford Estates

Safire at Matthews

Ivy Hollow

Walden Station

Park at Drexel

Boulevard 98
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 | $1,510 | $849 | $6,793 |
Charlotte 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,764 | $533 | $7,077 |
Charlotte 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,219 | $430 | $10,000+ |
Charlotte 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,566 | $740 | $10,000+ |
Charlotte 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,325 | $590 | $9,666 |
Charlotte 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,239 | $699 | $4,090 |
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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 Gated Charlotte Apartments
What is the Cheapest Gated apartment in Charlotte?
Currently the most affordable Gated Apartment in Charlotte is at Latitude 49 listed at $499.
How much is the average rent for a Gated Charlotte Apartment?
The average rent for a Gated Apartment in Charlotte is $2,342.
What is the largest Gated Charlotte Apartment for rent?
Today's Gated apartment with the most square footage in Charlotte is a 3,218 square feet unit starting from $1,506 at The VUE Charlotte On 5th.
What is the average size for Charlotte Gated Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Gated rental in Charlotte is currently at 646 sq ft.
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