Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Commonwealth Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $300 (85 Rentals)

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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 Joinery priced from $1,043. Vista Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,059. Here are the most affordable Commonwealth apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
JoineryS3Studio,1BA$1,043
Vista CommonsEnclave1BR,1BA$1,059
Elevate Tryon1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,095
The Collective NoDaS2Studio,1BA$1,099
The Residences at WindsorStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,150
300 Optimist ParkStudio (SPECIALS)Studio,1BA$1,195
Elizabeth StationS11BR,1BA$1,195
Ashby Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath Townhome1BR,1BA$1,199
The EdisonA21BR,1BA$1,199
Eastover Ridge ApartmentsA3.11BR,1BA$1,207

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Commonwealth, NC

As of June 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Commonwealth area is the $1.44 price per square foot 2 Bed/2 Bath Model at The Lofts at Hawthorne Mill in the in the Elizabeth neighborhood starting from $1,685. The second greatest value Commonwealth apartment is the 1260 Duncan Gardens Dr Model at 1260 Duncan Gardens Dr, Unit 1260 starting at $1,695 with a $1.48 price per square foot in the Biddleville 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.
The Lofts at Hawthorne Mill2 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.44
1260 Duncan Gardens Dr, Unit 12601260 Duncan Gardens Dr2BR,2BA$1.48
Country Club Apartments3 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom3BR,1.5BA$1.42
Wallace Terrace Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.18
Millhouse2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.61
Elevate Tryon1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.10
Enclave at OakhurstB22BR,1.5BA$1.37
Lake Hill ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.29
Ashby Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.41
Vista CommonsEnclave1BR,1BA$1.58

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Commonwealth, Charlotte, NC

Ranked #43

Among neighborhoods in Charlotte, NC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Charlotte. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Commonwealth Neighborhood in Charlotte, NC

Walk Score®

80 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

49 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

48 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Commonwealth Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Commonwealth?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Commonwealth is under $1,207.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Commonwealth?

The cheapest apartment in Commonwealth is Vista Commons which is listed at $1,059, while the average apartment in Commonwealth costs $2,933.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Commonwealth?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 1 regular apartments in Commonwealth that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Commonwealth?

Cheap apartments in Commonwealth have an average cost of $1,200 which is $1,733 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Commonwealth.

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