Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Capitol Drive Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $600 (41 Rentals)

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West Side Flats
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

West Side Flats

1901 West BlvdCharlotte, NC 28208
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Kingspark
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Kingspark

2530 Kingspark DrCharlotte, NC 28208
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Queen's Gate
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Queen's Gate

2432 Pruitt StCharlotte, NC 28208
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Arbor Glen Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor Glen Apartments

2305 Farmer StCharlotte, NC 28208
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2203 Highland St

CharlotteNC28208
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Helena Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Helena Apartments

4500-4552 Helena StCharlotte, NC 28208
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Capitol Drive, Charlotte, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Capitol Drive Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Capitol Drive area of Charlotte, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at The Mezzanine at Freedom Apartments priced from $801. The Flats at Marlowe has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Capitol Drive apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Mezzanine at Freedom ApartmentsEnderly1BR,1BA$801
The Flats at MarloweTwo Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$950
LOSO Living1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,055
Charlotte 360 Apartments and Townhomes1x1 Garden Standard - Call For Availability1BR,1BA$1,075
Evoke Living at Westerly Hills Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,095
Ponderosa Apartments1 x 1 Standard - Call For Availability1BR,1BA$1,125
Evoke Living at Morris FieldOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,150
2909 Burgess Drive2BR/1.5BA2BR,1BA$1,195
Allora Ashley ParkA11BR,1BA$1,260
The Volaire1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Capitol Drive, NC

As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Capitol Drive area is the $1.28 price per square foot The Blue Ridge Model at 1601 West Townhomes in the in the Biddleville neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Capitol Drive apartment is the 2BR/1.5BA Model at 2909 Burgess Drive starting at $1,195 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the Westerly Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Capitol Drive apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1601 West TownhomesThe Blue Ridge4BR,1.5BA$1.28
2909 Burgess Drive2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.25
Evoke Living at Morris FieldOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.28
Allora Ashley ParkA21BR,1BA$1.62
The Mezzanine at Freedom ApartmentsEnderly1BR,1BA$0.97
Evoke Living at Westerly Hills Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.47
The Volaire1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.80
The Flats at MarloweTwo Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.33
Charlotte 360 Apartments and Townhomes1x1 Garden Upgrade - Call For Availability1BR,1BA$1.78
LOSO Living2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Renovated2BR,1BA$2.02

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Capitol Drive Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Capitol Drive?

The cheapest apartment in Capitol Drive is The Mezzanine at Freedom Apartments which is listed at $801, while the average apartment in Capitol Drive costs $1,700.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Capitol Drive?

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 20 regular apartments in Capitol Drive 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 Capitol Drive?

Cheap apartments in Capitol Drive have an average cost of $781 which is $919 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Capitol Drive.

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