Cheap Homes for Rent in East Forest Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $700 (10 Rentals)

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4640 Old Lantern Way

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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

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 East Forest

What type of rentals are currently available in East Forest?

There are currently 50 Apartments for Rent in East Forest, NC with pricing that ranges from $446 to $5,893. There are also 58 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Forest ranging from $799 to $4,500.

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 $799 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,726.

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