
Gated Apartments for Rent in Charlotte, NC Under $1,200 (54 Rentals)


Finley on the Green

Avalon Highland Creek

MAA City Grand

Uptown Gardens

Elan at Mallard Creek Apartment Homes

Proximity Northlake

Lumeo

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The Ascher

Vesta City Park Apartments
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Abberly Woods Apartment Homes

Foster Flats

MAA University Lake

The Addison at South Tryon

Stone Ridge Apartments

The Grove Apartments

The Collective NoDa

Thornberry Apartments

Cheswyck at Ballantyne Apartments

Highlands at Alexander Pointe
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Edgeline Flats on Davidson

300 Optimist Park

Gateway West

Oak Park at Nations Ford

Wildwood Apartments

Amaze at NoDa

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Ayrsley Lofts

The District

Overton Row

Alister Uptown
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MAA Legacy Park

The Jade Charlotte

Rail South Apartments

MAA Chancellor Park

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Trailside NoDa

Willow Ridge Apartments

The Slate Charlotte

The Pines

Safire at Matthews

MAA Gateway
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Reserve at Providence

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Arcadia

Terrace View

Elevate Tryon

Walden Station

Aspen Heights University City

Yugo Charlotte College Downs

Campus Walk Condominiums

Boulevard 98

Latitude 49
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Charlotte?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Studio Apartments | $1,405 | $825 | $5,465 |
| Charlotte 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,653 | $650 | $6,052 |
| Charlotte 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,130 | $599 | $10,000+ |
| Charlotte 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,623 | $650 | $10,000+ |
| Charlotte 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,135 | $500 | $10,000+ |
| Charlotte 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,512 | $805 | $9,065 |
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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 $569.
How much is the average rent for a Gated Charlotte Apartment?
The average rent for a Gated Apartment in Charlotte is $2,523.
What is the largest Gated Charlotte Apartment for rent?
Today's Gated apartment with the most square footage in Charlotte is a 3,292 square feet unit starting from $1,605 at The Lodges of Huntersville.
What is the average size for Charlotte Gated Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Gated rental in Charlotte is currently at 647 sq ft.
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