
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Brown Road Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $1,000 (28 Rentals)
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Bexley Steelecroft

Exchange at Steele Creek

Gramercy Square at Ayrsley

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Avant at Steele Creek

The Palmer

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Brown Road, Charlotte, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Brown Road?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown Road Studio Apartments | $1,258 | $1,083 | $1,403 |
| Brown Road 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,458 | $1,034 | $5,305 |
| Brown Road 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,793 | $1,169 | $5,711 |
| Brown Road 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,319 | $1,400 | $6,270 |
| Brown Road 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,055 | $2,467 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 28 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Brown Road Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC.
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Cheapest Available Brown Road Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Brown Road area of Charlotte, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Avenues at Steele Creek priced from $1,120. Bexley Steelecroft has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,159. Here are the most affordable Brown Road apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avenues at Steele Creek | One Bedroom - A1 Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,120 |
| Bexley Steelecroft | Aden | 1BR,1BA | $1,159 |
| Exchange at Steele Creek | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,165 |
| Gramercy Square at Ayrsley | Broadway | 1BR,1BA | $1,168 |
| Avant at Steele Creek | One Bedroom One Bath (579 SF) | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Preserve At Steele Creek Apartments | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Stone Ridge Apartments | York | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Arbor Steele Creek | Willow | 1BR,1BA | $1,274 |
| MAA Ayrsley | 11G | 1BR,1BA | $1,288 |
| Whitehall Parc | Bristol | 1BR,1BA | $1,291 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brown Road, NC
As of May 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Brown Road area is the $1.08 price per square foot Creekside Bonus Model at Cedar Ridge Townhomes in the in the Griers Fork neighborhood starting from $2,566. The second greatest value Brown Road apartment is the Chelsea Model at Stone Ridge Apartments starting at $1,540 with a $1.53 price per square foot in the Griers Fork neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Brown Road apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Ridge Townhomes | Creekside Bonus | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.08 |
| Stone Ridge Apartments | Chelsea | 2BR,2BA | $1.53 |
| Enclave at Rivergate | Mountain Island | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Exchange at Steele Creek | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Avana Creekside | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| Carastone | Tranquility | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| Walker Steele Creek | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| Gramercy Square at Ayrsley | Broadway | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| Bexley Steelecroft | Biltmore | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| Avenues at Steele Creek | One Bedroom - A1 Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Brown Road Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Brown Road?
The cheapest apartment in Brown Road is Avenues at Steele Creek which is listed at $1,120, while the average apartment in Brown Road costs $2,548.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Brown Road?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 5 regular apartments in Brown Road that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Brown Road?
Cheap apartments in Brown Road have an average cost of $136 which is $2,412 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Brown Road.
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