
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Carmel Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $600 (21 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Carmel area of Charlotte.


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Carmel, Charlotte, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Carmel?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carmel Studio Apartments | $1,511 | $930 | $2,543 |
| Carmel 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,598 | $950 | $3,797 |
| Carmel 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,856 | $1,130 | $4,592 |
| Carmel 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,218 | $1,499 | $5,350 |
| Carmel 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,965 | $8,494 | $9,575 |
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There are currently 21 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Carmel Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC.
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Cheapest Available Carmel Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Carmel area of Charlotte, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Andover Woods priced from $950. Winslow Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $980. Here are the most affordable Carmel apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andover Woods | The Ansley | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Winslow Apartments | A2 Classic | 1BR,1BA | $980 |
| Sharonridge Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| The Villages Apartments | 1A 1 x 1 | Studio,1BA | $1,049 |
| Aurea Station | A2 - 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,055 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carmel, NC
As of April 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Carmel area is the $1.63 price per square foot Three Bedroom 2.5 Bath Townhome Model at Atkins Circle Apartments and Townhomes in the in the Highway 51 neighborhood starting from $2,233. The second greatest value Carmel apartment is the C1-1 Renovated Model at The Landon Apartments starting at $1,810 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the Sterling neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Carmel apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atkins Circle Apartments and Townhomes | Three Bedroom 2.5 Bath Townhome | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.63 |
| The Landon Apartments | C1-1 Renovated | 3BR,2BA | $1.36 |
| Sharon West | Whitewater Falls | 3BR,2BA | $1.53 |
| Southpark Commons Apartment Homes | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| Andover Woods | The Cambridge | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Pines at Carolina Place | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Vetra Quail Hollow | Bradford | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Aurea Station | A1 - 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Winslow Apartments | A2 Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Sharonridge Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Carmel Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Carmel?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Carmel is under $1,158.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Carmel?
The cheapest apartment in Carmel is Andover Woods which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Carmel costs $19,327.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Carmel?
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 23 regular apartments in Carmel 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 Carmel?
Cheap apartments in Carmel have an average cost of $133 which is $19,194 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Carmel.
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