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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 Somerset Apartments priced from $562. Pleasant View Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $624. Here are the most affordable East Charlotte apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Somerset ApartmentsB1 TWO BEDROOM ONE BATH2BR,1BA$562
Pleasant View ApartmentsThe Waverly2BR,1BA$624
The Apartments at Sailboat BayStudioStudio,1BA$789
Walden Station3 Bedroom Handicap1BR,1BA$800
Wexford Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$820
TOWNES AT UNIVERSITYMadison1BR,1BA$871
Reserve at ProvidenceAlexander (A1)1BR,1BA$896
Cedar Greene ApartmentsClassic Garden1BR,1BA$899
Copper CreekThe Ash1BR,1BA$899
GreenRock EstatesThe Tillery1BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Charlotte, NC

As of November 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Charlotte area is the $1.06 price per square foot 4BR/3.5BA Model at Towns at Rocky River in the in the Back Creek Downs neighborhood starting from $2,350. The second greatest value East Charlotte apartment is the Ashley Model at The Grove Residences starting at $1,999 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Farm Pond 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$1.06
The Grove ResidencesAshley3BR,2.5BA$1.14
Spire Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.99
6736 Hartsell Pl, Unit Hartsell6736 Hartsell Pl3BR,2BA$1.25
Yugo Charlotte College Downs4 Bed, 4 Bath4BR,4BA$0.51
The Grayson Apartment HomesThe Ballantyne (C1)3BR,2BA$1.20
Maple RunThe Elizabeth3BR,2BA$1.24
Courtyard TownhomesSavannah2BR,2.5BA$1.20
Halton ParkStanley2BR,2BA$1.22
Pleasant View ApartmentsThe Waverly2BR,1BA$0.70

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Top Neighborhoods Near Charlotte Colleges and Universities

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East Charlotte, Charlotte, NC

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States, including Charlotte. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Charlotte Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in East Charlotte?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Charlotte is under $899.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Charlotte?

The cheapest apartment in East Charlotte is Walden Station which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in East Charlotte costs $22,834.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Charlotte?

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 211 regular apartments in East Charlotte 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 East Charlotte?

Cheap apartments in East Charlotte have an average cost of $470 which is $22,364 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Charlotte.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Charlotte, NC

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

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