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406 W 9th St

CharlotteNC28202

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Autumn Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Autumn Place

321 N Davidson StCharlotte, NC 28202
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Named as one of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods to rent in Charlotte, NC by our Charlotte, NC Local Expert Carrie Catalano. See how it ranks!

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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. Link Apartments® CYKEL has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,049. 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
Link Apartments® CYKELS1-AStudio,1BA$1,049
Oaklawn WestGarden2BR,1BA$1,050
JoineryS3Studio,1BA$1,068
Elevate Tryon1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,095
The Collective NoDaS2Studio,1BA$1,099
The Edge at Noda Apartments and TownhomesClassic 1x1 Garden - Call For Availability1BR,1BA$1,150
One Noda ParkA11BR,1BA$1,175
Trailside NoDaChickadeeStudio,1BA$1,176
Uptown GardensA11BR,1BA$1,185

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Druid Hills South, NC

As of June 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Druid Hills South 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 Druid Hills South apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Millhouse starting at $1,675 with a $1.61 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.
The Lofts at Hawthorne Mill2 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.44
Millhouse2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.61
Elevate Tryon1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.10
West Downs ApartmentsPine2BR,1.5BA$1.23
The Edge at Noda Apartments and TownhomesEdge Townhomes- 2x1.5 Upgraded- Call for Avai2BR,1.5BA$1.79
Derita Woods Apartments2 bed, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.62
Uptown GardensA21BR,1BA$1.56
Cedar Greene ApartmentsCedar Greene1BR,1BA$1.36
Oaklawn WestGarden2BR,1BA$1.40
Edgeline Flats on DavidsonMonorail1BR,1BA$1.66

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Druid Hills South, Charlotte, NC

Ranked #32

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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 $1,185.

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 $2,824.

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 32 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 $391 which is $2,433 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Druid Hills South.

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I'm Carrie, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Charlotte, North Carolina. I moved to the Triangle area of North Carolina in the summer of 2024 and have been exploring the state since.

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