Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Commonwealth Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $300 (89 Rentals)

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property at 2126 E 7th St

$995 - $1,050

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2126 E 7th St

CharlotteNC28204

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J Optimist Park
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$1,146 - $2,266
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$1,106 - $2,226
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

J Optimist Park

1130 N College StCharlotte, NC 28206
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property at 640 N Church St

$1,353 - $2,254

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640 N Church St

CharlotteNC28202

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Trella Uptown
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$1,373 - $3,328
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$1,260 - $3,215
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Trella Uptown

426 N Tryon StCharlotte, NC 28202
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property at 1133 Harding Pl

$1,439 - $3,800

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1133 Harding Pl

CharlotteNC28204

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Commonwealth, Charlotte, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Commonwealth Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Commonwealth area of Charlotte, NC is a Studio unit found at Elevate Tryon priced from $895. Lake Hill Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Commonwealth apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Elevate Tryon0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$895
Lake Hill ApartmentsOne Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$950
The Commons at St. Lloyd'sThe Harper1BR,1BA$952
KinshipCL11BR,1BA$999
Vista CommonsEnclave1BR,1BA$999
Ashby Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath Condominiums1BR,1BA$1,029
Aurora01PZStudio,1BA$1,079
Country Club Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,090
JoineryS2Studio,1BA$1,094
Edgeline Flats on DavidsonMonorail1BR,1BA$1,125

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Commonwealth, NC

As of March 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Commonwealth area is the $1.32 price per square foot 1034 Charles Ave Model at 1034 Charles Ave, Unit 1034 Charles Ave in the in the Commonwealth neighborhood starting from $1,999. The second greatest value Commonwealth apartment is the 22f Model at MAA Enclave starting at $1,733 with a $1.38 price per square foot in the Elizabeth neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Commonwealth apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1034 Charles Ave, Unit 1034 Charles Ave1034 Charles Ave2BR,1BA$1.32
MAA Enclave22f2BR,2BA$1.38
Wallace Terrace Apartments3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.17
The Lofts at Hawthorne Mill2 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.30
Pines on Wendover Apartment Homes22D2BR,2BA$1.38
Biscayne11PZ1BR,1BA$1.37
Lake Hill ApartmentsOne Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$1.23
Edgeline Flats on DavidsonMonorail1BR,1BA$1.53
Vista CommonsEnclave1BR,1BA$1.49
Ashby Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath Condominiums1BR,1BA$1.56

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Commonwealth Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Commonwealth?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Commonwealth is at Elevate Tryon listed at $895.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Commonwealth Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Commonwealth Apartment is $950 at Lake Hill Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Commonwealth is starting from $1,125 at Country Club Apartments.

What is the most affordable Commonwealth Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Commonwealth Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Commons at St. Lloyd's and starts from $1,301.

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