Cheap Homes for Rent in Center City Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $1,100 (22 Rentals)

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718 W Trade St

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525 E 6th St

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300 W 5th St

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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 Elevate Tryon priced from $895. THE WINSTON has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,113. Here are the most affordable Center City apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Elevate Tryon0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$895
THE WINSTONS1Studio,1BA$1,113
Mosaic South End ApartmentsS2Studio,1BA$1,235
MAA UptownStudio 0x1 509-566 SFStudio,1BA$1,235
Cadence Music FactoryS1Studio,1BA$1,275

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Center City, NC

As of August 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Center City area is the $1.57 price per square foot D1 Model at The Kensington in the in the Biddleville neighborhood starting from $2,099. The second greatest value Center City apartment is the 22H Model at MAA Enclave starting at $1,688 with a $1.33 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.
The KensingtonD14BR,2BA$1.57
MAA Enclave22H2BR,2BA$1.33
244 S Cedar St, Unit 1244 S Cedar St2BR,2BA$1.99
Elevate Tryon1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.10
MAA GatewayTraditional 1x1 834-947 SF1BR,1BA$1.66
Alister UptownS06D Renovated1BR,1BA$1.89
Centric Gateway1C1BR,1BA$2.02
Uptown GardensA21BR,1BA$1.74
Cedar FlatsA-41BR,1BA$2.02
415 Flats1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.93

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Frequently Asked Questions about Center City

What type of rentals are currently available in Center City?

There are currently 140 Apartments for Rent in Center City, NC with pricing that ranges from $645 to $15,000. There are also 94 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Center City ranging from $1,150 to $7,300.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Center City?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Center City ranges from $1,150 to $7,300 with an average monthly rent of $2,734.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Center City?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Center City range from $845 to $13,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,995 to $7,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,029 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,099.

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