
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Druid Hills South Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $300 (137 Rentals)
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2217 Custer St, Unit 1

Room in House on Cricketeer Dr

Cedar Greene Apartments

508 N Tryon St

2660 Roslyn Ave

Link Apartments® CYKEL

MAA Gateway

Highland Mill Lofts
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2220 Custer St

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The Collective NoDa

The Edge at Noda Apartments and Townhomes

Link Apartments® NoDa 36th

Amaze at NoDa

300 Optimist Park

Edgeline Flats on Davidson

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Trailside NoDa
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Flatiron West Trade

The Stevenson Apartments at Brightwalk

521 N Graham St, Unit 3A

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1501 Catherine Simmons Ave, Unit Number 1

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J Optimist Park

1900 Lasalle St

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415 Flats

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2401 Celia Ave, Unit 1

Room in Townhome on Steel Yard Ct

1028 Stitch Bnd Wy
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Cavella

Arlo

The Alexander Apartment Homes

Centro NoDa

Kaleido NoDa

Gateway West

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Alton Optimist Park

2300 Augusta St, Unit B

MAA Optimist Park

One Noda Park
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Contour at NoDa

Artifact NoDa

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The Henry

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Pine25 North End

Union Noda

1932 Holly St

1025 McArthur Ave, Unit 2

Varick on 7th

The Ellis
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Druid Hills South, Charlotte, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Druid Hills South?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Druid Hills South Studio Apartments | $1,462 | $925 | $5,476 |
| Druid Hills South 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,738 | $670 | $6,363 |
| Druid Hills South 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,310 | $770 | $6,791 |
| Druid Hills South 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,157 | $870 | $9,745 |
| Druid Hills South 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,851 | $1,580 | $3,854 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 137 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Druid Hills South Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC.
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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. Elevate Tryon has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $989. Here are the most affordable Druid Hills South apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Greene Apartments | Classic Garden | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Elevate Tryon | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $989 |
| Link Apartments® CYKEL | S1-A | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| Oaklawn West | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| West Downs Apartments | Oak | 1BR,1BA | $1,096 |
| The Collective NoDa | S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
| The Edge at Noda Apartments and Townhomes | Classic 1x1 Garden - Call For Availability | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Link Apartments® NoDa 36th | S1-A | Studio,1BA | $1,107 |
| Amaze at NoDa | Amplify | Studio,1BA | $1,109 |
| 300 Optimist Park | Studio - 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,115 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Druid Hills South, NC
As of July 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Druid Hills South area is the $1.40 price per square foot Phoenix Model at Townes at Five Points in the in the Biddleville neighborhood starting from $2,220. The second greatest value Druid Hills South apartment is the 22f Model at MAA Enclave starting at $1,788 with a $1.43 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Townes at Five Points | Phoenix | 3BR,3.5BA | $1.40 |
| MAA Enclave | 22f | 2BR,2BA | $1.43 |
| The Alexander Apartment Homes | The Wingate | 3BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| Flatiron West Trade | Cypress | 2BR,2BA | $1.41 |
| Crest Gateway | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| 1501 Catherine Simmons Ave, Unit Number 1 | 1501 Catherine Simmons Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| The Stevenson Apartments at Brightwalk | 2/2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.18 |
| Cedar Greene Apartments | Cedar Greene | 2BR,2BA | $1.24 |
| Oaklawn West | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Elevate Tryon | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
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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 Link Apartments® CYKEL listed at $999.
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 $899 at Cedar Greene Apartments.
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 $1,095 at Oaklawn West.
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 3031 Attaberry Dr and starts from $1,250.
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