
Gated Apartments for Rent in Charlotte, NC Under $5,000 (265 Rentals)


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Tindall Park

The Campbell

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Ashton South End

One West End

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The Residence at Southpark

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The Seventeen Hundred on East

Hanover Dilworth

The Encore SouthPark
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Element Southpark

525 East

The Raven

Modera Liberty Row

Hazel Southpark

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Sage Highland Creek 55+ Active Adult

Bond on Mint

The Stead at Farmington

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The Kensington
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The Rowe at Commonwealth

Millhouse

Beverley

The Colony

The Prospect

Linea

Hawkins Press

Crest Gateway

MAA Enclave

Catalyst
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Penrose

Anker Haus

Bell Uptown Charlotte

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Mosaic South End Apartments

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The Gibson

MAA Ballantyne

The Julien

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Bradham at New Bern

MAA South Park

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The Wrenley
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Highland Mill Lofts

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Alexan LoSo

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Easton at Mountain Island

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Ello House

The Calvert

Westgate Landing

Hanover South End

The Paces South End

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Elizabeth Square Apartments

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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 | $1,439 | $498 | $3,087 |
| Charlotte 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,668 | $615 | $6,092 |
| Charlotte 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,113 | $624 | $10,000+ |
| Charlotte 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,625 | $870 | $10,000+ |
| Charlotte 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,858 | $704 | $9,157 |
| Charlotte 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,847 | $850 | $10,000+ |
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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 $539.
How much is the average rent for a Gated Charlotte Apartment?
The average rent for a Gated Apartment in Charlotte is $2,402.
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 $1,960 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 640 sq ft.
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