
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Druid Hills South Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $300 (124 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Druid Hills South area of Charlotte.


Room in Duplex on Heathcliff St

Room in Apartment on Heathcliff St

Room in Townhome on Statesville Ave

Seversville Apartments

Room in House on Glory St

Elevate Tryon

Cedar Greene Apartments

2660 Roslyn Ave

Link Apartments® CYKEL
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Amaze at NoDa

MAA Gateway

1022B Druid Cir

West Downs Apartments

2621 Druid Hls Wy

The Edge at Noda Apartments and Townhomes

3519 Benard Ave

Room in Condo on Donatello Avenue

Edgeline Flats on Davidson

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Trailside NoDa
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1028 Stitch Bnd Wy

Flatiron West Trade

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Gateway West

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J Optimist Park

The Alexander Apartment Homes

The Stevenson Apartments at Brightwalk

521 N Graham St

Link Apartments® NoDa 36th

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Pine25 North End

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Alton Optimist Park
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MAA Uptown

MAA Optimist Park

The Collective NoDa

Arlo

325 S Gardner Ave

One Noda Park

Kaleido NoDa

Uptown Gardens

Centro NoDa

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NuVo 27
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Union Noda

Oaklawn West

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The Henry

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Asbury Flats

MAA Plaza Midwood

300 Optimist Park

902 W 4th St

Varick on 7th
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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 | $1,460 | $895 | $2,330 |
| Druid Hills South 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,750 | $615 | $6,200 |
| Druid Hills South 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,419 | $770 | $7,870 |
| Druid Hills South 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,227 | $870 | $9,650 |
| Druid Hills South 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,074 | $1,580 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 124 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 Studio unit found at Elevate Tryon priced from $895. Cedar Greene 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevate Tryon | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| Cedar Greene Apartments | Classic Garden | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Kinship | CL1 | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Link Apartments® CYKEL | S1 | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| Amaze at NoDa | Amplify | Studio,1BA | $1,082 |
| MAA Gateway | Studio 0x1 324-882 SF | Studio,1BA | $1,085 |
| West Downs Apartments | Oak | 1BR,1BA | $1,096 |
| The Edge at Noda Apartments and Townhomes | Classic 1x1 Garden - Call For Availability | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Edgeline Flats on Davidson | Monorail | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| Trailside NoDa | Chickadee | Studio,1BA | $1,129 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Druid Hills South, NC
As of April 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Druid Hills South area is the $1.33 price per square foot Phoenix Model at Townes at Five Points in the in the Biddleville neighborhood starting from $2,099. The second greatest value Druid Hills South apartment is the 22I Model at MAA Enclave starting at $1,793 with a $1.30 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 | $1.33 |
| MAA Enclave | 22I | 2BR,2BA | $1.30 |
| The Kensington | D1 | 4BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| The Lofts at Hawthorne Mill | 2 Bed/2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.30 |
| Flatiron West Trade | Cypress | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| The Stevenson Apartments at Brightwalk | 2/2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.18 |
| The Alexander Apartment Homes | The Belmont | 2BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| Oaklawn West | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| Cedar Greene Apartments | Cedar Greene | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Edgeline Flats on Davidson | Monorail | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDruid Hills South, Charlotte, NC
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Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Druid Hills South, Charlotte, NC
Druid Hills Elementary
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Lifestyle Ratings
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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 $1,129.
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 $27,701.
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 21 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 $116 which is $27,585 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Druid Hills South.
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