Apartments for Rent in Charlotte, NC Under $5,000 (1,340 Rentals)

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Groves
$2,727 - $2,871
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$2,555 - $2,699
Required Monthly Fees
$172
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$2,727 - $2,871
3 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 18

Groves

2312 Ben Craig DrCharlotte, NC 28269
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Oak Lake Townhomes
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$2,666 - $3,307
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$2,484 - $3,125
Required Monthly Fees
$182
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$2,666 - $3,307
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Oak Lake Townhomes

9100 Bluedale RdCharlotte, NC 28216
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Wayford at Pringle Towns
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$2,603 - $3,238
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$2,395 - $3,030
Required Monthly Fees
$208
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$2,603 - $3,238
3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Wayford at Pringle Towns

10219 Guardian DrCharlotte, NC 28273
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Affinity at Oak Hills
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$2,545 - $2,895
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$2,395 - $2,745
Required Monthly Fees
$150
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$2,545 - $2,895
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Affinity at Oak Hills

1018 Fairway Green LnCharlotte, NC 28216
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Cascadia at Highland Creek
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$2,453 - $2,803
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$2,299 - $2,649
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$154
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$2,453 - $2,803
3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Cascadia at Highland Creek

6004 Prosperity Commons DrCharlotte, NC 28269
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Sablewood
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$2,431 - $2,981
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$2,299 - $2,849
Required Monthly Fees
$132
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$2,431 - $2,981
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Sablewood

4418 Oat Grass CirCharlotte, NC 28213
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Avery
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$2,407 - $3,257
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$2,199 - $3,049
Required Monthly Fees
$208
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$2,407 - $3,257
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Avery

5020 Limelight LnCharlotte, NC 28217
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Abode at Parkside
Rent Specials
$2,364 - $2,564
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$2,249 - $2,449
Required Monthly Fees
$115
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$2,364 - $2,564
3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Abode at Parkside

7111 Running River CtCharlotte, NC 28269
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Wayford at Innovation Park
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$2,314 - $2,989
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$2,175 - $2,850
Required Monthly Fees
$139
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$2,314 - $2,989
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Wayford at Innovation Park

1018 Catalyst BlvdCharlotte, NC 28262
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Ashton South End
$2,257 - $4,472
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$2,230 - $4,445
Required Monthly Fees
$27
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$2,257 - $4,472
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Ashton South End

125 W Tremont AveCharlotte, NC 28203
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The Residence at Southpark
$2,015 - $11,624
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$1,829 - $11,438
Required Monthly Fees
$186
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$2,015 - $11,624
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Residence at Southpark

4300 Sharon RdCharlotte, NC 28211
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The Seventeen Hundred on East
Rent Specials
$1,964 - $7,639
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$1,650 - $7,325
Required Monthly Fees
$314
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$1,964 - $7,639
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 15

The Seventeen Hundred on East

1755 Lombardy CirCharlotte, NC 28203
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Element Southpark
$1,868 - $11,882
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$1,868 - $11,882
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$1,868 - $11,882
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Element Southpark

4425 Sharon RdCharlotte, NC 28211
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Charlotte, NC Local Guide

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Frequently Asked Questions about Charlotte

How much are Studio apartments in Charlotte?

There are currently 420 Studio Apartments in Charlotte with rent ranges from $498 to $3,087 with an average price of $1,439.

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 $615 to $6,092 with an average monthly rent of $1,668.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Charlotte cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Charlotte range from $624 to $12,293. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,113.

How expensive are Charlotte Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 758 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Charlotte on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $870 to $16,744 - averaging $2,625 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.