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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 Bingham Park Apartments priced from $590. Pleasant View Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $634. Here are the most affordable East Charlotte apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bingham Park ApartmentsTwo bedroom2BR,1BA$590
Pleasant View ApartmentsThe Waverly2BR,1BA$634
The Apartments at Sailboat BayStudioStudio,1BA$789
Walden Station3 Bedroom Handicap1BR,1BA$800
Reserve at ProvidenceAlexander (A1)1BR,1BA$891
Elevate Tryon0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$895
Copper CreekThe Ash1BR,1BA$899
GreenRock EstatesThe Tillery1BR,1BA$899
Cedar Greene ApartmentsClassic Garden1BR,1BA$899
Somerset ApartmentsA1 ONE BEDROOM1BR,1BA$912

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Charlotte, NC

As of September 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Charlotte area is the $1.01 price per square foot 4BR/3.5BA Model at Towns at Rocky River in the in the Back Creek Downs neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value East Charlotte apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Spire Apartments starting at $1,653 with a $1.02 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$1.01
Spire Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.02
Yugo Charlotte College Downs4 Bed, 4 Bath4BR,4BA$0.47
The Union Student LivingC33BR,3BA$0.65
Creekside at Matthews ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$1.24
Courtyard TownhomesSavannah2BR,2.5BA$1.20
Wallace Terrace Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.18
Halton ParkStanley2BR,2BA$1.19
Bingham Park ApartmentsTwo bedroom2BR,1BA$0.61
Pleasant View ApartmentsThe Waverly2BR,1BA$0.71

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East Charlotte, 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 East Charlotte

What type of rentals are currently available in East Charlotte?

There are currently 719 Apartments for Rent in East Charlotte, NC with pricing that ranges from $499 to $15,945. There are also 1069 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Charlotte ranging from $225 to $10,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in East Charlotte?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Charlotte ranges from $225 to $10,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,340.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in East Charlotte?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in East Charlotte range from $736 to $13,037, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,395 to $9,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $525 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $499.

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