
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the First Ward Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC (92 Rentals)


The Ellis

MAA Gateway

MAA Optimist Park

Uptown 550

Enclave at Radius Dilworth

Alexan Mill District

Hanover Dilworth

Overlook at Radius Dilworth
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Broadstone Optimist Park

Joinery

Alton Optimist Park

The Reed Charlotte

500 West Trade

Cortland NoDa

Savoy NC

The Lofts at Hawthorne Mill

Cadence Music Factory
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The Lexington Dilworth

The Gibson

Catalyst

Bell Uptown Charlotte

The Ascher

Circa Uptown

The Mint 425
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Midtown 205

The VUE Charlotte On 5th

The Crown of Queen City

Ascent Uptown

Four One Five Flats

Elizabeth Square Apartments
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MAA Uptown

Edgeline Flats on Davidson

Alister Uptown

Presley Uptown

The Langston

Museum Tower

1418 Park Dr

518 Lamar Ave

401 S Graham St

406 W 9th St

515 Royal Ct
First Ward, Charlotte, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in First Ward?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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First Ward Studio Apartments | $1,663 | $895 | $4,910 |
First Ward 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,971 | $800 | $5,700 |
First Ward 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,740 | $1,395 | $8,675 |
First Ward 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,012 | $1,986 | $10,000+ |
First Ward 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,327 | $2,417 | $9,666 |
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Largest Available First Ward 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the First Ward area of Charlotte, NC is found at The VUE Charlotte On 5th and is listed at 1,411 square feet priced from $3,460. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
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The VUE Charlotte On 5th | A11 | 1,411 Sq Ft | $3,460 |
Hanover Dilworth | J | 1,239 Sq Ft | $1,997 |
Museum Tower | 1F | 1,005 Sq Ft | $2,160 |
Elevate Tryon | 1BR/1.0BA | 1,000 Sq Ft | $1,149 |
The Ellis | A07 | 997 Sq Ft | $2,078 |
Broadstone Optimist Park | A2 | 977 Sq Ft | $2,134 |
Overlook at Radius Dilworth | Tower - D1 | 962 Sq Ft | $3,500 |
Cadence Music Factory | A8 | 944 Sq Ft | $1,695 |
MAA Gateway | Traditional 1x1 834-947 SF | 834 Sq Ft | $1,490 |
The Lofts at Hawthorne Mill | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 492 Sq Ft | $1,295 |
Cheapest Available First Ward 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit First Ward of Charlotte, NC is the 1BR/1.0BA Model starting from $1,149 at Elevate Tryon. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in First Ward is currently $1,971. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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Elevate Tryon | 1BR/1.0BA | $1,149 |
Four One Five Flats | One Bedroom Flat | $1,160 |
Joinery | 1C | $1,178 |
The Lofts at Hawthorne Mill | 1 Bed/1 Bath | $1,295 |
Cadence Music Factory | A1 | $1,325 |
The Ascher | A2-S | $1,389 |
Uptown Gardens | A1 | $1,390 |
Alpha Mill | 1X1-A5 | $1,399 |
The Gibson | A1A | $1,413 |
Overton Row | A2 | $1,414 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleFirst Ward, Charlotte, NC
Ranked #45
Among neighborhoods in Charlotte, NC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities and towns across the United States including First Ward, Charlotte, and the greater Charlotte area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Getting Around the First Ward Neighborhood in Charlotte, NC
Walk Score®
92 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
56 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
76 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom First Ward Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in First Ward with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in First Ward is at Elevate Tryon listed at $1,149.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom First Ward Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in First Ward is $1,971.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom First Ward Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in First Ward is a 1,411 square feet unit starting from $3,460 at The VUE Charlotte On 5th.
What is the average size for First Ward 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in First Ward is currently 778 sq ft.
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