
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the East Charlotte Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $498 (49 Rentals)


The Apartments at Sailboat Bay

Chimneys Apartments

Pavilion at UC

Vivo Living Charlotte University

Vivo Living Charlotte (Tryon)

Crossing at Reedy Creek

The Slate Charlotte
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The Charlie

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Summit on Central

Kaleido NoDa
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Axis at the Park

Alton Optimist Park

Finley on the Green

Varick on 7th
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The Village at Commonwealth

Inspire

The Ellis

Mason

Ashley Square at SouthPark

Elizabeth Station

Trella Uptown
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Briley

Furnished Studio-Charlotte - Matthews
East Charlotte, Charlotte, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Charlotte?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
East Charlotte Studio Apartments | $1,313 | $498 | $2,220 |
| East Charlotte 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,582 | $530 | $4,770 |
| East Charlotte 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,989 | $624 | $10,000+ |
| East Charlotte 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,303 | $709 | $10,000+ |
| East Charlotte 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,620 | $499 | $10,000+ |
| East Charlotte 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,933 | $830 | $10,000+ |
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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money
Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Charlotte, Charlotte, NC
Ranked #2
Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in East Charlotte, Charlotte, NC
Hickory Grove Elementary
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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 Union at Tryon which is listed at $498, while the average apartment in East Charlotte costs $31,788.
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 273 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 $508 which is $31,280 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Charlotte.
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