Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Druid Hills South Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $300 (55 Rentals)

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Autumn Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Autumn Place

321 N Davidson StCharlotte, NC 28202
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First Ward Place
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

First Ward Place

550 E 8th StCharlotte, NC 28202
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940 Brevard
1 Bedroom Apartments

940 Brevard

940 N Brevard StCharlotte, NC 28206
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Greenhaven Townhouses
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Greenhaven Townhouses

1241-1500 Spring StCharlotte, NC 28206
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Nia Point
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Nia Point

1120 Mayfield Terrace DrCharlotte, NC 28216
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Dillehay Courts
2 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Dillehay Courts

2600 N Pine StCharlotte, NC 28206
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Vistas @ 707
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Vistas @ 707

707 Seigle AveCharlotte, NC 28204
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Noda 20
1 Bedroom Apartments

Noda 20

3514 N Davidson StCharlotte, NC 28205
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Druid Hills South, Charlotte, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Druid Hills South Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Druid Hills South area of Charlotte, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Cedar Greene Apartments priced from $899. English Garden Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable Druid Hills South apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cedar Greene ApartmentsClassic Garden1BR,1BA$899
English Garden Apartments1 Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$899
KinshipCL11BR,1BA$999
Link Apartments® CYKELS1Studio,1BA$999
Cadence Music FactoryA11BR,1BA$1,095
Elevate Tryon1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,095
West Downs ApartmentsOak1BR,1BA$1,096
The Edge at Noda Apartments and TownhomesClassic 1x1 Garden - Call For Availability1BR,1BA$1,100
30Six NoDaS1Studio,1BA$1,109
JoineryS3Studio,1BA$1,120

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Druid Hills South, NC

As of November 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Druid Hills South area is the $1.22 price per square foot Cramer Model at Highland Mill Lofts in the in the Plaza Midwood neighborhood starting from $1,594. The second greatest value Druid Hills South apartment is the 3BR/2.0BA Model at Millhouse starting at $2,050 with a $1.66 price per square foot in the First Ward neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Druid Hills South apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Highland Mill LoftsCramer1BR,1BA$1.22
Millhouse3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.66
The Lofts at Hawthorne Mill2 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.36
Crest Gateway2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.36
415 Flats2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.45
Pitts Drive2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.27
Derita Woods Apartments2 bed, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.49
Cedar Greene ApartmentsCedar Greene1BR,1BA$1.36
Elevate Tryon1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.56
English Garden Apartments1 Bedroom Flat1BR,1BA$1.43

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Druid Hills South, Charlotte, NC

Ranked #31

Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States, including Charlotte. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Druid Hills South Neighborhood in Charlotte, NC

Walk Score®

57 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

54 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

42 / 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 Druid Hills South Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Druid Hills South?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Druid Hills South is under $1,120.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Druid Hills South?

The cheapest apartment in Druid Hills South is Cedar Greene Apartments which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in Druid Hills South costs $22,996.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Druid Hills South?

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 12 regular apartments in Druid Hills South 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 Druid Hills South?

Cheap apartments in Druid Hills South have an average cost of $114 which is $22,882 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Druid Hills South.

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