Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Center City Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $313 (68 Rentals)

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J Optimist Park
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$1,196 - $2,215
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J Optimist Park

1130 N College StCharlotte, NC 28206
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425 Grandin Rd, Unit 3
$1,350
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$1,350
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425 Grandin Rd, Unit 3

425 Grandin RdCharlotte, NC 28208
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The Carson
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$1,352 - $3,329
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The Carson

135 W Morehead StCharlotte, NC 28202
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415 Flats
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$1,395
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$1,395
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415 Flats

415 W 10th StCharlotte, NC 28202
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property at 630 Calvert St

$1,400

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$1,400
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$1,400

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630 Calvert St, Unit #207

630 Calvert St
CharlotteNC28208

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Trella Uptown
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$1,412 - $3,362
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$1,412 - $3,362
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Trella Uptown

426 N Tryon StCharlotte, NC 28202
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The Crown of Queen City
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$1,552 - $4,133
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$1,552 - $4,133
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The Crown of Queen City

101 W Morehead StCharlotte, NC 28202
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property at 715 N Church St

$1,645

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$1,645
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715 N Church St, Unit 701

715 N Church St
CharlotteNC28202
property at 525 E 6th St

$1,650

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$1,650
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525 E 6th St, Unit 215

525 E 6th St
CharlotteNC28202
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Hanover Dilworth
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$1,650 - $9,738
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$1,650 - $9,738
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Hanover Dilworth

711 E Morehead StCharlotte, NC 28203
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property at 965 Westmere Ave

$1,695

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$1,695
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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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965 Westmere Ave, Unit 965 Westmere

965 Westmere Ave
CharlotteNC28208
property at 718 W Trade St

$1,700

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$1,700
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Feb 26, 2027

718 W Trade St, Unit # 104

718 W Trade St
CharlotteNC28202
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Autumn Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Autumn Place

321 N Davidson StCharlotte, NC 28202
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940 Brevard
1 Bedroom Apartments

940 Brevard

940 N Brevard StCharlotte, NC 28206
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Strawn Tower
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Strawn Tower

1225 S Caldwell StCharlotte, NC 28203
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MAA Uptown
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

MAA Uptown

305-535 N Graham StCharlotte, NC 28202
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First Ward Place
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

First Ward Place

550 E 8th StCharlotte, NC 28202
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Camden South End
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Camden South End

1205 S Tryon StCharlotte, NC 28203
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Catherine 36
1 Bedroom Apartments

Catherine 36

109 W Catherine StCharlotte, NC 28203
property at 630 Calvert St

$1,175 - $1,400

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630 Calvert St

CharlotteNC28208
property at 521 N Graham St

$1,175 - $2,200

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521 N Graham St

CharlotteNC28202
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Alpha Mill
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alpha Mill

220 Alpha Mill LnCharlotte, NC 28206
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708 Summit
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

708 Summit

708 S Summit AveCharlotte, NC 28208
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Center City, Charlotte, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Center City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Center City area of Charlotte, NC is a Studio unit found at Gateway West priced from $1,202. Alpha Mill has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,225. Here are the most affordable Center City apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Gateway WestVictoriaStudio,1BA$1,202
Alpha Mill1X1-A51BR,1BA$1,225
The AscherA21BR,1BA$1,237
ArloTyvola1BR,1BA$1,238
708 SummitA3A One Bedroom / One Bath1BR,1BA$1,249
MAA GatewayTraditional 1x1 702-808 SF1BR,1BA$1,255
Alton Mill DistrictS1.1Studio,1BA$1,256
Alister UptownS08 RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,273
Cadence Music FactoryA121BR,1BA$1,311
Midtown 205S3Studio,1BA$1,321

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Center City, NC

As of August 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Center City area is the $1.49 price per square foot 22f Model at MAA Enclave in the in the Elizabeth neighborhood starting from $1,873. The second greatest value Center City apartment is the 911 E 8th St Model at 911 E 8th St, Unit 911 starting at $2,100 with a $1.77 price per square foot in the Elizabeth neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Center City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
MAA Enclave22f2BR,2BA$1.49
911 E 8th St, Unit 911911 E 8th St2BR,2BA$1.77
Flatiron West TradeMaple2BR,2BA$1.39
The CalvertB12BR,2BA$1.80
MAA UptownTraditional 2x2 1078-1349 SF2BR,2BA$1.91
415 Flats2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.52
708 SummitA3A One Bedroom / One Bath1BR,1BA$1.53
MAA GatewayTraditional 1x1 702-808 SF1BR,1BA$1.59
Uptown GardensA21BR,1BA$1.79
Alister UptownS08 RenovatedStudio ,1BA$1.82

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Center City, Charlotte, NC

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

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This website is happy to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across North Carolina, including Charlotte. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, family-friendly amenities, raising pets, transit options, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Center City Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Center City?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Center City is at Gateway West listed at $1,202.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Center City Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Center City Apartment is $1,225 at Alpha Mill.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Center City Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Center City is starting from $1,395 at 415 Flats.

What is the most affordable Center City Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Center City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Flatiron West Trade and starts from $1,875.

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