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

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property at 508 N Tryon St

$925 - $1,399

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508 N Tryon St

CharlotteNC28202
property at 2660 Roslyn Ave

$995

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2660 Roslyn Ave

CharlotteNC28208

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Trailside NoDa
$1,139 - $3,772
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Trailside NoDa

1030 Stitch Bend WayCharlotte, NC 28206
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J Optimist Park
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$1,195 - $2,215
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J Optimist Park

1130 N College StCharlotte, NC 28206
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property at 1900 Lasalle St

$1,095 - $1,195

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1900 Lasalle St

CharlotteNC28216
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415 Flats
$1,199
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415 Flats

415 W 10th StCharlotte, NC 28202
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Cavella
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$1,222 - $3,672
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Cavella

2222 N Tryon StCharlotte, NC 28206
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Alton Optimist Park
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$1,291 - $5,273
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Alton Optimist Park

1009 N Caldwell StCharlotte, NC 28206
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The Henry
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$1,317 - $6,787
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The Henry

404 W 26th StCharlotte, NC 28206
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Pine25 North End
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$1,320 - $4,361
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Pine25 North End

340 W 25th StCharlotte, NC 28206
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property at 1025 McArthur Ave

$1,350

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1025 McArthur Ave, Unit 2

1025 McArthur Ave
CharlotteNC28206

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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. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cedar Greene ApartmentsClassic Garden1BR,1BA$899
Elevate Tryon1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$989
Link Apartments® CYKELS1-AStudio,1BA$999
Oaklawn West2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,095
West Downs ApartmentsOak1BR,1BA$1,096
The Collective NoDaS2Studio,1BA$1,099
The Edge at Noda Apartments and TownhomesClassic 1x1 Garden - Call For Availability1BR,1BA$1,100
Link Apartments® NoDa 36thS1-AStudio,1BA$1,107
Amaze at NoDaAmplifyStudio,1BA$1,109
300 Optimist ParkStudio - 1 BathStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Townes at Five PointsPhoenix3BR,3.5BA$1.40
MAA Enclave22f2BR,2BA$1.43
The Alexander Apartment HomesThe Wingate3BR,2BA$1.22
Flatiron West TradeCypress2BR,2BA$1.41
Crest Gateway2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.45
1501 Catherine Simmons Ave, Unit Number 11501 Catherine Simmons Ave2BR,1BA$1.10
The Stevenson Apartments at Brightwalk2/22BR,2BA$1.18
Cedar Greene ApartmentsCedar Greene2BR,2BA$1.24
Oaklawn West2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.22
Elevate Tryon1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.41

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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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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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