Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Forest Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $400 (15 Rentals)

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Arcadian Village Apartment Homes
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$980 - $2,400
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$948 - $2,368
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Arcadian Village Apartment Homes

5767 Cedars East CtCharlotte, NC 28212
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Afton House Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Afton House Apartments

5139-5148 Elder AveCharlotte, NC 28205
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Sharon Oaks Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sharon Oaks Apartments

4701 Arching Oak LnCharlotte, NC 28212
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Waterford Creek
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Waterford Creek

10510-10706 Waterford Creek LnCharlotte, NC 28212
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Crown Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Crown Court

9283 Nolley CtCharlotte, NC 28270
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Glen Cove
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Glen Cove

6000 Pineburr RdCharlotte, 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 Safire at Matthews priced from $949. The Pines has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $966. Here are the most affordable East Forest apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Safire at Matthews1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$949
The PinesThe Fairview-Newly Renovated1BR,1BA$966
Park 2300Albemarle1BR,1BA$991
Greylyn EstatesS1AStudio,1BA$1,020
59Twenty @ Monroe1 x 1 Standard - Call For Availability1BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Forest, NC

As of February 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Forest area is the $1.64 price per square foot 630-2THC Model at Radial at Mora Point Townhomes for Rent in Oakhurst in the in the Oakhurst neighborhood starting from $2,050. The second greatest value East Forest apartment is the Dogwood Upgraded - Call For Availability Model at Crown Point Townhomes starting at $1,600 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Lansdowne 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.
Radial at Mora Point Townhomes for Rent in Oakhurst630-2THC2BR,2.5BA$1.64
Crown Point TownhomesDogwood Upgraded - Call For Availability2BR,1.5BA$1.33
Creekridge on the ParkThree Bedroom - 3B3BR,2BA$1.34
Arcadian Village Apartment Homes1.1 Townhome1BR,1BA$1.42
Matthews Place11A1BR,1BA$1.69
59Twenty @ Monroe1 x 1 Upgrade - Call For Availability1BR,1BA$1.67
StillwaterA11BR,1BA$1.74
The PinesThe Fairview-Newly Renovated1BR,1BA$1.49
Park 2300Albemarle1BR,1BA$1.57
Safire at Matthews1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.72

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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 Greylyn Estates listed at $1,020.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Forest Apartment is $949 at Safire at Matthews.

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 $1,129 at Forest At Chasewood.

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 $1,575.

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