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1408 W Sugar Creek RdCharlotte, NC 28262
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East Charlotte, Charlotte, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Charlotte Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Charlotte area of Charlotte, NC is a 2 Beds unit found at Pleasant View Apartments priced from $599. Elevate Tryon has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable East Charlotte apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pleasant View ApartmentsThe Waverly2BR,1BA$599
Elevate Tryon0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$825
Forest At Chasewood01S1BR,1BA$831
Wexford Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$845
Wallace Townhomes2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1BA$885
Hunters PointeOne Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$896
Chimneys ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$899
Cedar Greene ApartmentsClassic Garden1BR,1BA$899
Ashby Point1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Charlotte, NC

As of June 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Charlotte area is the $1.08 price per square foot 4BR/3.5BA Model at Towns at Rocky River in the in the Back Creek Downs neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value East Charlotte apartment is the D1A Model at The Drake starting at $830 with a $0.58 price per square foot in the Back Creek Downs neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Charlotte apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Towns at Rocky River4BR/3.5BA4BR,3.5BA$1.08
The DrakeD1A4BR,4BA$0.58
Wallace Terrace Apartments3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.20
Rise AvalonB2 Classic2BR,2BA$1.20
9523 University Terrace Dr, Unit Apt M University terrace9523 University Terrace Dr4BR,2BA$0.46
Arcadia2BR/2BA - Sugarberry - Standard2BR,2BA$1.16
Pleasant View ApartmentsThe Claymont3BR,1BA$0.67
Ashby Gardens2 bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.19
The Stevenson Apartments at Brightwalk2/22BR,2BA$1.18
Colville Condominiums2 Bed Student Rental2BR,2BA$0.87

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Charlotte Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Charlotte?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Charlotte is at Elevate Tryon listed at $825.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Charlotte Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Charlotte Apartment is $831 at Forest At Chasewood.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Charlotte Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Charlotte is starting from $599 at Pleasant View Apartments.

What is the most affordable East Charlotte Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap East Charlotte Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Pleasant View Apartments and starts from $688.

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