Cheap Homes for Rent in Commonwealth Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $500 (42 Rentals)

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property at 1314 N McDowell St

$1,025

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$1,025

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1314 N McDowell St

CharlotteNC28205

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property at 715 N Church St

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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715 N Church St, Unit 607, Unit 607

715 N Church St
CharlotteNC28202
property at 1617 Fulton Ave

$1,195

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$1,195

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$1,195

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1617 Fulton Ave, Unit A, Unit A

1617 Fulton Ave
CharlotteNC28205
property at 2510 Cranbrook Ln

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2510 Cranbrook Ln, Unit 22, Unit 22

2510 Cranbrook Ln
CharlotteNC28207

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property at 2623 Vail Ave

$1,300

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2623 Vail Ave

CharlotteNC28207
property at 515 N Church St

$1,345

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$1,345

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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515 N Church St, Unit 303, Unit 303

515 N Church St
CharlotteNC28202
property at 3104 Creighton Dr

$1,349

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$1,349

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$1,349

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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3104 Creighton Dr

CharlotteNC28205

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property at 3031 Attaberry Dr

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3031 Attaberry Dr

CharlotteNC28205
property at 306 Plymouth Ave

$1,395

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$1,395

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$1,395

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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306 Plymouth Ave

CharlotteNC28206

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property at 212 W 10th St

$1,475

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$1,475

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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212 W 10th St, Unit 4, Unit 4

212 W 10th St
CharlotteNC28202
property at 400 Queens Rd

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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400 Queens Rd

CharlotteNC28207

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property at 2000 Patio Ct

$1,600

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$1,600

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2000 Patio Ct, Unit 124, Unit 124

2000 Patio Ct
CharlotteNC28205

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 $825. 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$825
Lake Hill ApartmentsOne Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$950
Country Club Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$960
Kilborne ApartmentsOne Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$995
Ashby Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath Townhomes1BR,1BA$999
Aurora01PZStudio,1BA$1,070
Vista CommonsEnclave1BR,1BA$1,075
300 Optimist ParkStudio - 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,115
Edgeline Flats on DavidsonMonorail1BR,1BA$1,125
The Residences at WindsorStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Commonwealth, NC

As of May 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Commonwealth area is the $1.20 price per square foot 3BR/2.0BA Model at Wallace Terrace Apartments in the in the Commonwealth neighborhood starting from $1,435. The second greatest value Commonwealth apartment is the 2 bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhome Model at Ashby Gardens starting at $1,199 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the Commonwealth 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.
Wallace Terrace Apartments3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.20
Ashby Gardens2 bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.19
Pines on Wendover Apartment Homes222BR,2BA$1.28
Enclave at Oakhurst Apartments2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bathroom, 950 Sq Ft2BR,1.5BA$1.48
Biscayne11PZ1BR,1BA$1.37
Lake Hill ApartmentsOne Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$1.23
Kilborne ApartmentsOne Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$1.33
Edgeline Flats on DavidsonMonorail1BR,1BA$1.53
Elevate Tryon1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.41
Country Club Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.48

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Frequently Asked Questions about Commonwealth

What type of rentals are currently available in Commonwealth?

There are currently 287 Apartments for Rent in Commonwealth, NC with pricing that ranges from $825 to $16,878. There are also 154 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Commonwealth ranging from $525 to $6,995.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Commonwealth?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Commonwealth ranges from $525 to $6,995 with an average monthly rent of $2,224.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Commonwealth?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Commonwealth range from $1,350 to $16,878, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,350 to $4,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,995 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,117.

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