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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. Arcadian Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $965. 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
Arcadian Village1.1 Flat1BR,1BA$965
The PinesThe Randolph-Newly Renovated1BR,1BA$970
Park 2300Campbell Creek1BR,1BA$1,069
59Twenty @ Monroe1 x 1 Standard - Call For Availability1BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Forest, NC

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Forest area is the $1.38 price per square foot Dogwood Upgraded - Call For Availability Model at Crown Point Townhomes in the in the Lansdowne neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value East Forest apartment is the Savannah Model at Courtyard Townhomes starting at $1,325 with a $1.20 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$1.38
Courtyard TownhomesSavannah2BR,2.5BA$1.20
Park at Ferentino2x22BR,2BA$1.55
Galleria VillageA1F1BR,1BA$1.61
Allora Wallace ParkA1-S1BR,1BA$1.70
Avana MatthewsA21BR,1BA$1.60
ForesterA11BR,1BA$1.68
Waterford CreekA1 | Designer1BR,1BA$1.64
Arcadian Village1.1 Flat1BR,1BA$1.43
Safire at Matthews1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.72

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Forest

What type of rentals are currently available in East Forest?

There are currently 49 Apartments for Rent in East Forest, NC with pricing that ranges from $935 to $6,716. There are also 69 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Forest ranging from $825 to $4,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Forest ranges from $825 to $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,984.

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