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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the First Ward Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $313 (63 Rentals)
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Overton Row
1201 Central AveCharlotte, NC 28204
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Elevate Tryon
508 N Tryon St NCharlotte, NC 28202
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$1,095 - $1,850
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300 Optimist Park
300 Parkwood AveCharlotte, NC 28206
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$1,125 - $1,7001 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Edgeline Flats on Davidson
525 E 15th StCharlotte, NC 28206
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$1,195
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415 Flats
415 W 10th StCharlotte, NC 28202
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$1,196 - $2,215
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J Optimist Park
1130 N College StCharlotte, NC 28206
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$1,210 - $2,405Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
MAA Gateway
120 N Cedar StCharlotte, NC 28202
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$1,216 - $4,648
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Alton Optimist Park
1009 N Caldwell StCharlotte, NC 28206
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$1,253 - $4,343Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
MAA Optimist Park
525 E 21st StCharlotte, NC 28206
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Uptown Gardens
517 W 8th StCharlotte, NC 28202
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Triton Uptown
900 N Tryon StCharlotte, NC 28206
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$1,341 - $5,208Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Ellis
512 N College StCharlotte, NC 28202
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MAA Plaza Midwood
620 Seigle AveCharlotte, NC 28204
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Varick on 7th
721 E 7th StCharlotte, NC 28202
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The Francis
400 E brooklyn village AveCharlotte, NC 28202
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The Lofts at Hawthorne Mill
1101 Hawthorne LnCharlotte, NC 28205
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$1,412 - $3,162
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Trella Uptown
426 N Tryon StCharlotte, NC 28202
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Bell Uptown Charlotte
355 W Martin Luther King BlvdCharlotte, NC 28202
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Graham House
312 N Graham StCharlotte, NC 28202
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Uptown 550
550 E Brooklyn Village AveCharlotte, NC 28202
210 N Church St, Unit 1811
210 N Church St
CharlotteNC28202
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$1,569 - $5,652
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The Reed
401 S Graham StCharlotte, NC 28202
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$1,576 - $3,860
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The Crown of Queen City
101 W Morehead StCharlotte, NC 28202
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Millhouse
1115 Seigle AveCharlotte, NC 28205
780 N Davidson St
CharlotteNC28202
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MAA Enclave
710 E 7th StCharlotte, NC 28202
715 N Church St, Unit 701
715 N Church St
CharlotteNC28202
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$1,681 - $4,158Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
500 West Trade
500 W Trade StCharlotte, NC 28202
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710 W Trade St, Unit Gateway Loft #302
710 W Trade St
CharlotteNC28202
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Catalyst
255 W Martin Luther King BlvdCharlotte, NC 28202
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Autumn Place
321 N Davidson StCharlotte, NC 28202
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940 Brevard
940 N Brevard StCharlotte, NC 28206
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Vistas @ 707
707 Seigle AveCharlotte, NC 28204
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Charlottetown Terrace
1000 Baxter StCharlotte, NC 28204
904 Harrill St
CharlotteNC28205
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Elizabeth Park
1721 E 7th StCharlotte, NC 28204
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Louise Manor
701 Louise AveCharlotte, NC 28204
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First Ward Place
550 E 8th StCharlotte, NC 28202
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Seigle Point Apartments
110 Winding Path LnCharlotte, NC 28204
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Dunloe Charlotte
121 Sylvania AveCharlotte, NC 28206
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Alpha Mill
220 Alpha Mill LnCharlotte, NC 28206
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Cedar Oaks
801 Cates StCharlotte, NC 28202
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The Langston
1925 E 7th StCharlotte, NC 28204
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The Village on Morehead
727 E Morehead StCharlotte, NC 28202
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MAA Uptown
305-535 N Graham StCharlotte, NC 28202
715 N Church St
CharlotteNC28202
505 N Graham St
CharlotteNC28202
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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 | $1,517 | $925 | $2,644 |
| First Ward 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,866 | $989 | $6,500 |
| First Ward 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,674 | $1,487 | $10,000+ |
| First Ward 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,763 | $1,740 | $10,000+ |
| First Ward 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,898 | $2,266 | $9,301 |
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Cheapest Available First Ward Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the First Ward area of Charlotte, NC is a Studio unit found at 300 Optimist Park priced from $1,095. Overton Row has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,118. Here are the most affordable First Ward apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| 300 Optimist Park | Studio - 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
| Overton Row | S7 | Studio,1BA | $1,118 |
| Edgeline Flats on Davidson | Monorail | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| Alister Uptown | S03 Renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,149 |
| Dunloe Charlotte | A2 - 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,149 |
| Joinery | S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,149 |
| The Ascher | S4-S | Studio,1BA | $1,166 |
| Alton Mill District | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,167 |
| 415 Flats | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Cadence Music Factory | S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,211 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in First Ward, NC
As of September 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the First Ward area is the $1.61 price per square foot 3 Beds, 3.5 Baths Model at East End Flats in the in the First Ward neighborhood starting from $2,550. The second greatest value First Ward apartment is the 23J Model at MAA Enclave starting at $1,908 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the Elizabeth neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for First Ward apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| East End Flats | 3 Beds, 3.5 Baths | 3BR,3.5BA | $1.61 |
| MAA Enclave | 23J | 2BR,2BA | $1.36 |
| 911 E 8th St, Unit 911 | 911 E 8th St | 2BR,2BA | $1.77 |
| Overton Row | B6 | 2BR,2BA | $1.72 |
| MAA Gateway | Studio 0x1 861-882 SF | Studio ,1BA | $1.64 |
| Uptown Gardens | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| Edgeline Flats on Davidson | Monorail | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| 415 Flats | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| Dunloe Charlotte | A2 - 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| Alton Optimist Park | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $1.89 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap First Ward Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in First Ward?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in First Ward is at 300 Optimist Park listed at $1,095.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom First Ward Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom First Ward Apartment is $1,125 at Edgeline Flats on Davidson.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom First Ward Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in First Ward is starting from $1,475 at Uptown Gardens.
What is the most affordable First Ward Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap First Ward Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Kensington and starts from $1,993.
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