
Top Rated Apartments for Rent in Charlotte, NC Under $1,500 (256 Rentals)
Apartments in Charlotte with the best features, newest construction, and richest amenities.


Broadstone Craft

NOVEL University Place by Crescent Communities

Savoy NC

704 at the Quarter

Centric Gateway

Greenside

Hanover South End

Accent Berkeley Place

Ventura Research Park
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Legacy Ballantyne Apartments

The Mint 425

MAA South Line

The Paces South End

Alta Purl

Inspire

The Calvert

Southerly LoSo

Yards at NoDa
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MAA University Lake

Enclave at Rivergate

Enclave at Radius Dilworth

Elan Research Park

District Flats

Kingston

Cielo

Giddy Hall

Modera LoSo

Indigo at Berewick
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808 Hawthorne

5Line

Selene at Southline Apartments

The Banks at Rivergate

Legacy 521 Apartments

Silos South End

Circa Uptown

Alta West Morehead

Cedar Flats

Element Ballantyne

Matheson Mill by Broadstone
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The Julien

Avalon Highland Creek

Keltonwood at Berewick

MAA City Grand

MAA 1225

Alexan Mill District

The Sagewood

The LakeHouse on Wylie

Berkshire Ballantyne
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Mercury Noda
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 | $1,523 | $815 | $10,000+ |
Charlotte 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,750 | $645 | $7,500 |
Charlotte 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,232 | $745 | $10,000+ |
Charlotte 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,710 | $740 | $10,000+ |
Charlotte 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,392 | $699 | $10,000+ |
Charlotte 5 Bedroom Apartments | $948 | $720 | $2,770 |
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Charlotte, NC Local Guide
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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 Charlotte
How much are Studio apartments in Charlotte?
There are currently 262 Studio Apartments in Charlotte with rent ranges from $405 to $15,000 with an average price of $1,925.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Charlotte Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Charlotte ranges from $645 to $7,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,750.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Charlotte cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Charlotte range from $745 to $15,000. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,232.
How expensive are Charlotte Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 686 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Charlotte on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $740 to $17,610 - averaging $2,710 for the location.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Charlotte, NC
Written by: Carrie Catalano
I'm Carrie, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Charlotte, North Carolina. I moved to the Triangle area of North Carolina in the summer of 2024 and have been exploring the state since.

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