Cheap Homes for Rent in Center City Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $1,200 (27 Rentals)

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property at 630 Calvert St

630 Calvert St

CharlotteNC28208

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property at 626 N Graham St

626 N Graham St

CharlotteNC28202
property at 505 E 6th St

505 E 6th St

CharlotteNC28202

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property at 434 W 8th St

434 W 8th St

CharlotteNC28202
property at 718 W Trade St

718 W Trade St

CharlotteNC28202

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property at 333 W Trade St

333 W Trade St

CharlotteNC28202
property at 210 N Church St

210 N Church St

CharlotteNC28202
property at 405 W 7th St

405 W 7th St

CharlotteNC28202

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. Four One Five Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,160. Here are the most affordable Center City apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Elevate Tryon0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$895
Four One Five FlatsOne Bedroom Flat1BR,1BA$1,160
THE WINSTONS4Studio,1BA$1,179
MAA GatewayStudio 0x1 516-669 SFStudio,1BA$1,190
Midtown 205S3Studio,1BA$1,215
The AscherS5-SStudio,1BA$1,247
MAA UptownStudio 0x1 509-566 SFStudio,1BA$1,292
ArloHarris1BR,1BA$1,310
MAA 1225AmsterdamStudio,1BA$1,343
Alpha Mill1X1-A31BR,1BA$1,345

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Center City, NC

As of June 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Center City area is the $1.61 price per square foot 32L Model at MAA Enclave in the in the Elizabeth neighborhood starting from $2,318. The second greatest value Center City apartment is the 4x2 Model at The Kensington Apartments starting at $2,417 with a $1.80 price per square foot in the Biddleville 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 Enclave32L3BR,2BA$1.61
The Kensington Apartments4x24BR,2BA$1.80
J Optimist ParkF05.22BR,2BA$2.07
Elevate Tryon1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.10
Centric Gateway1C1BR,1BA$1.89
Mosaic South End ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1.99
Uptown GardensA21BR,1BA$1.87
The CalvertA11BR,1BA$1.97
Four One Five FlatsOne Bedroom Flat1BR,1BA$1.73
MAA GatewayStudio 0x1 516-669 SFStudio ,1BA$1.78

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Frequently Asked Questions about Center City

What type of rentals are currently available in Center City?

There are currently 133 Apartments for Rent in Center City, NC with pricing that ranges from $645 to $13,500. There are also 84 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Center City ranging from $1,295 to $5,000.

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 $1,295 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,592.

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 $2,390 to $5,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,350 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,417.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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