Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Druid Hills South Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $300 (71 Rentals)

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Alton Optimist Park
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$1,185 - $4,284
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$1,114 - $4,213
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$1,185 - $4,284
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Alton Optimist Park

1009 N Caldwell StCharlotte, NC 28206
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Gateway West
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$1,194 - $1,966
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$1,045 - $1,817
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$149

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$1,194 - $1,966
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Gateway West

902 W 4th StCharlotte, NC 28202
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J Optimist Park
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$1,246 - $2,317
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$1,206 - $2,277
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$40

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$1,246 - $2,317
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J Optimist Park

1130 N College StCharlotte, NC 28206
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Trailside NoDa
Rent Specials
$1,269 - $3,232
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$1,145 - $3,108
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$124

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$1,269 - $3,232
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Trailside NoDa

1030 Stitch Bend WayCharlotte, NC 28206
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Pine25 North End
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$1,290 - $3,864
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$1,244 - $3,818
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$46

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$1,290 - $3,864
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Pine25 North End

340 W 25th StCharlotte, NC 28206
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The Henry
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$1,292 - $3,465
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$1,173 - $3,346
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$119

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$1,292 - $3,465
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The Henry

404 W 26th StCharlotte, NC 28206
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The Ellis
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$1,297 - $5,437
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$1,278 - $5,418
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$19

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$1,297 - $5,437
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The Ellis

512 N College StCharlotte, NC 28202
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$1,324 - $1,806

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120 Matheson Ave

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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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$113

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$1,373 - $3,328
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Trella Uptown

426 N Tryon StCharlotte, NC 28202
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Autumn Place
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Autumn Place

321 N Davidson StCharlotte, NC 28202
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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 Studio unit found at MAA Gateway priced from $965. Kinship has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable Druid Hills South apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MAA GatewayStudio 0x1 324-882 SFStudio,1BA$965
KinshipCL11BR,1BA$999
Link Apartments® CYKELS1Studio,1BA$1,003
Cedar Greene ApartmentsCedar Greene1BR,1BA$1,020
Link Apartments® NoDa 36thS1Studio,1BA$1,093
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
The AscherS5-SStudio,1BA$1,112
Alpha Mill0X1-S1Studio,1BA$1,112

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Druid Hills South, NC

As of February 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Druid Hills South area is the $1.42 price per square foot Phoenix Model at Townes at Five Points in the in the Biddleville neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value Druid Hills South apartment is the 22f Model at MAA Enclave starting at $2,005 with a $1.60 price per square foot in the Elizabeth 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.
Townes at Five PointsPhoenix3BR,3.5BA$1.42
MAA Enclave22f2BR,2BA$1.60
The Lofts at Hawthorne Mill2 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.30
The Alexander Apartment HomesThe Wingate3BR,2BA$1.15
Crest Gateway2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.43
The Stevenson Apartments at Brightwalk2/22BR,2BA$1.27
Oaklawn West2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.46
Cedar Greene ApartmentsCedar Greene1BR,1BA$1.36
Edgeline Flats on DavidsonMonorail1BR,1BA$1.53
Elevate Tryon1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.56

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Druid Hills South, Charlotte, NC

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Druid Hills South Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Druid Hills South?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Druid Hills South is at MAA Gateway listed at $965.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Druid Hills South Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Druid Hills South Apartment is $999 at Kinship.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Druid Hills South Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Druid Hills South is starting from $1,175 at Cedar Greene Apartments.

What is the most affordable Druid Hills South Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Druid Hills South Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Alexander Apartment Homes and starts from $1,342.

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