Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Forest Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $800 (26 Rentals)

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Forest at Chasewood
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Forest at Chasewood

1600 Chasewood DrCharlotte, NC 28212
Corporate Housing
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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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Crown Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Crown Court

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

Glen Cove

6000 Pineburr RdCharlotte, NC 28211
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Rise Blue Ridge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rise Blue Ridge

7200 Wallace RdCharlotte, NC 28212
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Greylyn Estates
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Greylyn Estates

9415 Lucy Jane LnCharlotte, NC 28270
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Waterford Creek
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Waterford Creek

10510-10706 Waterford Creek LnCharlotte, NC 28212
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Stonehaven East
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Stonehaven East

7000 Fernwood DrCharlotte, NC 28211
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Parkwood
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkwood

7108 Wallace RdCharlotte, NC 28212

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Galleria Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Galleria Village

1616 Galleria Club LnCharlotte, NC 28270
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Mission Matthews Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mission Matthews Place

2100 Woodway Hills DrMatthews, NC 28105
Corporate Housing

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 Arcadian Village priced from $940. Rise Blue Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,075. Here are the most affordable East Forest apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arcadian Village1.1 Flat1BR,1BA$940
Rise Blue RidgeA2 Classic1BR,1BA$1,075
The MadisonA1 - Renovated1BR,1BA$1,099
59Twenty @ Monroe1 x 1 Standard - Call For Availability1BR,1BA$1,100
StillwaterA11BR,1BA$1,115
Park at Ferentino1x1 B1BR,1BA$1,124
ForesterA11BR,1BA$1,125
Safire at Matthews1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,133
Park 2300Albemarle1BR,1BA$1,154
Avana MatthewsA21BR,1BA$1,157

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Forest, NC

As of November 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Forest area is the $1.33 price per square foot Dogwood Upgraded - Call For Availability Model at Crown Point Townhomes in the in the Lansdowne neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value East Forest apartment is the Two Bedroom - 2B Model at Creekridge on the Park starting at $1,403 with a $1.23 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.
Crown Point TownhomesDogwood Upgraded - Call For Availability2BR,1.5BA$1.33
Creekridge on the ParkTwo Bedroom - 2B2BR,2BA$1.23
Courtyard TownhomesSavannah2BR,2.5BA$1.20
Enclave at OakhurstB22BR,1.5BA$1.40
The PinesThe Wendover-Newly Renovated2BR,1BA$1.47
Wallace Park, An Alexan CommunityA1-S1BR,1BA$1.55
Avana MatthewsA11BR,1BA$1.60
ForesterA11BR,1BA$1.58
StillwaterA11BR,1BA$1.63
Arcadian Village1.1 Flat1BR,1BA$1.39

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Forest, Charlotte, NC

Ranked #139

Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the East Forest Neighborhood in Charlotte, NC

Walk Score®

51 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

41 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

36 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Forest Apartments

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

The cheapest apartment in East Forest is Arcadian Village which is listed at $940, while the average apartment in East Forest costs $1,795.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Forest?

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 1 regular apartments in East Forest 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 Forest?

Cheap apartments in East Forest have an average cost of $201 which is $1,594 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Forest.

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