Cheap Apartments for Rent in the First Ward Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $300 (62 Rentals)

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J Optimist Park
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$1,166 - $2,230
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J Optimist Park

1130 N College StCharlotte, NC 28206
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Alton Optimist Park
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$1,366 - $4,830
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Alton Optimist Park

1009 N Caldwell StCharlotte, NC 28206
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The Langston
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$1,371 - $2,406
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The Langston

1925 E 7th StCharlotte, NC 28204
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Trella Uptown
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$1,536 - $3,622
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Trella Uptown

426 N Tryon StCharlotte, NC 28202
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property at 229 N Poplar St

$1,550

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$1,550
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229 N Poplar St, Unit 29, Unit 29

229 N Poplar St
CharlotteNC28202
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Autumn Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Autumn Place

321 N Davidson StCharlotte, NC 28202
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940 Brevard
1 Bedroom Apartments

940 Brevard

940 N Brevard StCharlotte, NC 28206
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Vistas @ 707
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Vistas @ 707

707 Seigle AveCharlotte, NC 28204

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Charlottetown Terrace
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Charlottetown Terrace

1000 Baxter StCharlotte, NC 28204
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Louise Manor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Louise Manor

701 Louise AveCharlotte, NC 28204
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First Ward Place
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

First Ward Place

550 E 8th StCharlotte, NC 28202
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Alpha Mill
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alpha Mill

220 Alpha Mill LnCharlotte, NC 28206
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Seigle Point Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Seigle Point Apartments

110 Winding Path LnCharlotte, NC 28204
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property at 715 N Church St

$1,199

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$1,199
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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715 N Church St, Unit 607, Unit 607

715 N Church St
CharlotteNC28202

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property at 715 N Church St

$1,199 - $1,750

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715 N Church St

CharlotteNC28202
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Cedar Oaks
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Oaks

801 Cates StCharlotte, NC 28202
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Dunloe Charlotte
1 Bedroom Apartments

Dunloe Charlotte

121 Sylvania AveCharlotte, NC 28206
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The Village on Morehead
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Village on Morehead

727 E Morehead StCharlotte, NC 28202
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property at 515 N Church St

$1,349

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$1,349
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$1,349

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515 N Church St, Unit 303, Unit 303

515 N Church St
CharlotteNC28202
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Cortland NoDa
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cortland NoDa

1700 N Brevard StCharlotte, NC 28206
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property at 716 N Davidson St

$1,380

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$1,380
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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716 N Davidson St, Unit 3, Unit 3

716 N Davidson St
CharlotteNC28202

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First Ward, Charlotte, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available First Ward Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the First Ward area of Charlotte, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Elevate Tryon priced from $989. Alpha Mill has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,098. Here are the most affordable First Ward apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Elevate Tryon1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$989
Alpha Mill0X1-S2Studio,1BA$1,098
MAA UptownStudio 0x1 509-566 SFStudio,1BA$1,120
Edgeline Flats on DavidsonMonorail1BR,1BA$1,125
MAA GatewayStudio 0x1 324-882 SFStudio,1BA$1,150
The AscherS5-SStudio,1BA$1,193
300 Optimist ParkStudio - 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,195
415 Flats1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,199
JoineryA21BR,1BA$1,245
Uptown GardensA21BR,1BA$1,255

Best Value Apartments for Rent in First Ward, NC

As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the First Ward area is the $1.41 price per square foot D1 Model at The Kensington in the in the Biddleville neighborhood starting from $1,884. The second greatest value First Ward apartment is the 22f Model at MAA Enclave starting at $2,048 with a $1.63 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The KensingtonD14BR,2BA$1.41
MAA Enclave22f2BR,2BA$1.63
911 E 8th St, Unit 911911 E 8th St2BR,2BA$1.85
Millhouse2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.62
The Lofts at Hawthorne Mill1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.59
Uptown GardensA21BR,1BA$1.62
MAA GatewayStudio 0x1 696-782 SFStudio ,1BA$1.73
Edgeline Flats on DavidsonMonorail1BR,1BA$1.53
Elevate Tryon1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.41
415 Flats1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.79

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First Ward, Charlotte, NC

Ranked #47

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

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4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States, including Charlotte. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 Alpha Mill listed at $1,098.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom First Ward Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom First Ward Apartment is $989 at Elevate Tryon.

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 $1,400 at 1201 Harrill St.

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 $1,884.

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