
Low Income Apartments for Rent in Charlotte, NC Under $1,200 (23 Rentals)


Rail South Apartments

Evoke Living at Westerly Hills Apartments
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Madison Southpark Apartment Homes

Village at LOSO

Bridges at Mallard Creek Apartment Homes

Rockwell Place Senior Apartments

Elan at Mallard Creek Apartment Homes

Sycamore Station

The Grayson Apartment Homes
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The Mezzanine at Freedom Apartments

East Side Flats

Arrowood Villas

West Downs Apartments

Ascent Pineville

Pleasant View Apartments

Seneca Woods Apartments

The Alexander Apartment Homes

Seversville Apartments
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University Square +55 Senior Tax Credit

Paces Pointe Apartment Homes

The Pines at Carolina Place
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 | $1,511 | $874 | $6,450 |
Charlotte 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,752 | $533 | $7,077 |
Charlotte 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,216 | $634 | $10,000+ |
Charlotte 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,592 | $740 | $10,000+ |
Charlotte 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,347 | $699 | $10,000+ |
Charlotte 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,332 | $720 | $5,000 |
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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 Low Income Charlotte Apartments
What is the Cheapest Low Income apartment in Charlotte?
Currently the most affordable Low Income Apartment in Charlotte is at University Square +55 Senior Tax Credit listed at $533.
How much is the average rent for a Low Income Charlotte Apartment?
The average rent for a Low Income Apartment in Charlotte is $1,403.
What is the largest Low Income Charlotte Apartment for rent?
Today's Low Income apartment with the most square footage in Charlotte is a 1,726 square feet unit starting from $1,133 at Elan at Mallard Creek Apartment Homes.
What is the average size for Charlotte Low Income Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Low Income rental in Charlotte is currently at 784 sq ft.
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