Apartments for Rent in the Center City Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC (282 Rentals)

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J Optimist Park
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$1,146 - $2,249
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J Optimist Park

1130 N College StCharlotte, NC 28206
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Trella Uptown
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$1,623 - $3,328
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Trella Uptown

426 N Tryon StCharlotte, NC 28202
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The Kensington
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$1,732 - $2,307
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The Kensington

425 W 5th StCharlotte, NC 28202
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Savoy NC
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$1,348 - $3,506
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Savoy NC

650 E Brooklyn Village AveCharlotte, NC 28202
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Centric Gateway
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$1,280 - $3,478
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Centric Gateway

W Trade & N Sycamore StCharlotte, NC 28202
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Cadence Music Factory
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$1,311 - $2,393
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Cadence Music Factory

606 NC Music Factory BlvdCharlotte, NC 28206
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1100 South
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$1,622 - $2,648
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1100 South

1100 South BlvdCharlotte, NC 28203
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Cedar Flats
$1,296 - $2,944
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Cedar Flats

225-245 N Cedar StCharlotte, NC 28202
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Loft One35
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$1,581 - $3,413
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Loft One35

135 W Morehead StCharlotte, NC 28202
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The Mint 425
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$1,468 - $2,529
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The Mint 425

425 W Trade StCharlotte, NC 28202
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Midtown 205
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$1,326 - $3,694
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Midtown 205

205 S Kings DrCharlotte, NC 28204
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The Ascher
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$1,202 - $7,771
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The Ascher

640 N Church StCharlotte, NC 28202
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Ascent Uptown
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$1,502 - $4,377
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Ascent Uptown

225 S Poplar StCharlotte, NC 28202
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Circa Uptown
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$1,432 - $2,853
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Circa Uptown

360 S Graham StCharlotte, NC 28202
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THE WINSTON
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$1,235 - $1,872
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THE WINSTON

222 West BlvdCharlotte, NC 28203
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The Winnifred
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$1,456 - $1,953
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The Winnifred

1425 Winnifred StCharlotte, NC 28203
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Center City, Charlotte, NC Local Guide

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Center City, Charlotte, NC

Ranked #32

Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Charlotte. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Outdoors Rating

Are you somebody that needs to live with access to parks, paths, and trails? Center City is a highly-rated neighborhood for its many parks and outdoor amenities, with a score of 3.5 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

This area is one of the A-list upscale submarkets in town, with a score of 3.5 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like saunas, pools, sport courts, on-site concierge services, views, access to parks, and kitchen details like granite and high-end fixtures. Luxury neighborhoods also often offer tile or hardwood floors, access to sports facilities like golf, raquetball, and tennis, and a full-time security staff or doorman.

Pet Friendly Rating

Have dogs or cats? This part of Charlotte ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Center City

How much are Studio apartments in Center City?

There are currently 74 Studio Apartments in Center City with rent ranges from $895 to $2,685 with an average price of $1,622.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Center City Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Center City ranges from $590 to $6,239 with an average monthly rent of $1,999.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Center City cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Center City range from $770 to $12,212. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,877.

How expensive are Center City Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 45 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Center City on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $870 to $16,589 - averaging $5,139 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

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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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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.