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CharlotteNC28212
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The Madison
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$1,174 - $5,806
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The Madison

7815 Calibre Crossing DrCharlotte, NC 28227
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Waterford Creek Apartments
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Waterford Creek Apartments

10510-10706 Waterford Creek LnCharlotte, NC 28212
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Safire at Matthews
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Safire at Matthews

7900-7900 Krefeld DrCharlotte, NC 28227

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Sharon Oaks Apartments
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Sharon Oaks Apartments

4701 Arching Oak LnCharlotte, NC 28212
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Afton House Apartments
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Afton House Apartments

5139-5148 Elder AveCharlotte, NC 28205
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Crown Court
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Crown Court

9283 Nolley CtCharlotte, NC 28270
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Glen Cove
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Glen Cove

6000 Pineburr RdCharlotte, NC 28211
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Rise Blue Ridge
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Rise Blue Ridge

7200 Wallace RdCharlotte, NC 28212
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Parkwood
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Parkwood

7108 Wallace RdCharlotte, NC 28212
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Stonehaven East
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Stonehaven East

7000 Fernwood DrCharlotte, NC 28211
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East Forest, Charlotte, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Forest Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Forest area of Charlotte, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Forest At Chasewood priced from $821. Waterford Creek Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable East Forest apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Forest At Chasewood011BR,1BA$821
Waterford Creek Apartments1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$895
Arcadian Village Apartment Homes1.1 Flat1BR,1BA$930
Safire at Matthews1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$949
Park 2300A1: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$998
The PinesThe Monroe-Newly Renovated1BR,1BA$1,021
Matthews Place11A1BR,1BA$1,024
Rise Blue RidgeA1 Classic1BR,1BA$1,035
59Twenty @ Monroe1 x 1 Standard - Call For Availability1BR,1BA$1,050
Park at Ferentino1x1 A1BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Forest, NC

As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Forest area is the $1.31 price per square foot Dogwood Upgraded - Call For Availability Model at Crown Point Townhomes in the in the Lansdowne neighborhood starting from $1,575. The second greatest value East Forest apartment is the Savannah Model at Courtyard Townhomes starting at $1,450 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the Oakhurst neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Forest apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Crown Point TownhomesDogwood Upgraded - Call For Availability2BR,1.5BA$1.31
Courtyard TownhomesSavannah2BR,2.5BA$1.32
Enclave at Oakhurst Apartments2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bathroom, 950 Sq Ft2BR,1.5BA$1.48
The MadisonA2 - Renovated1BR,1BA$1.60
Creekridge on the ParkOne Bedroom - 1B1BR,1BA$1.56
Avana MatthewsA11BR,1BA$1.60
The PinesThe Monroe-Newly Renovated1BR,1BA$1.44
Matthews Place11A1BR,1BA$1.44
Waterford Creek Apartments1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1.30
Arcadian Village Apartment Homes1.1 Flat1BR,1BA$1.38

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Forest Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Forest?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Forest is at M Station listed at $1,387.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Forest Apartment is $821 at Forest At Chasewood.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Forest is starting from $1,080 at Arcadian Village Apartment Homes.

What is the most affordable East Forest Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap East Forest Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Arcadian Village Apartment Homes and starts from $1,465.

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