Cheap Apartments for Rent in the First Ward Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $300 (54 Rentals)

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property at 1133 Harding Pl

$1,400 - $3,925

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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1133 Harding Pl

CharlotteNC28204

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property at 101 S Tryon St

$1,524 - $2,500

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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101 S Tryon St

CharlotteNC28280
property at 1000 Central Ave

$1,570 - $2,287

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1000 Central Ave

CharlotteNC28204
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Autumn Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Autumn Place

321 N Davidson StCharlotte, NC 28202
Senior Living
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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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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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Seigle Point Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Seigle Point Apartments

110 Winding Path LnCharlotte, NC 28204
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Alpha Mill
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alpha Mill

220 Alpha Mill LnCharlotte, NC 28206
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Cedar Oaks
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Oaks

801 Cates StCharlotte, NC 28202
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Cortland NoDa
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cortland NoDa

1700 N Brevard StCharlotte, 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
Senior Living
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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 Studio unit found at Joinery priced from $1,003. Dunloe Charlotte has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,095. Here are the most affordable First Ward apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
JoineryS1Studio,1BA$1,003
Dunloe CharlotteA1 - 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,095
Elevate Tryon1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,095
The AscherS5-SStudio,1BA$1,097
MAA GatewayStudio 0x1 324-882 SFStudio,1BA$1,147
MAA UptownStudio 0x1 509-566 SFStudio,1BA$1,195
300 Optimist ParkStudio (SPECIALS)Studio,1BA$1,195
Cadence Music FactoryA121BR,1BA$1,199
Uptown GardensA21BR,1BA$1,205

Best Value Apartments for Rent in First Ward, NC

As of December 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the First Ward area is the $1.70 price per square foot B4 Model at Overton Row in the in the Elizabeth neighborhood starting from $1,883. The second greatest value First Ward apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Millhouse starting at $1,685 with a $1.62 price per square foot in the First Ward 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.
Overton RowB42BR,2BA$1.70
Millhouse2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.62
MAA Enclave22E2BR,2BA$1.56
The Lofts at Hawthorne Mill1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.75
Uptown GardensA11BR,1BA$1.58
1430 Park Dr, Unit 21430 Park Dr1BR,1BA$1.33
Edgeline Flats on DavidsonMonorail1BR,1BA$1.66
Elevate Tryon1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.56
MAA GatewayStudio 0x1 696-782 SFStudio ,1BA$1.84
Dunloe CharlotteA2 - 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.92

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
First Ward, Charlotte, NC

Ranked #46

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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.

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 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 Joinery listed at $1,003.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom First Ward Apartment is $1,095 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 $1,430 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 MAA Enclave and starts from $1,838.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Charlotte, NC

Written by: Carrie Catalano

I'm Carrie, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Charlotte, North Carolina. I moved to the Triangle area of North Carolina in the summer of 2024 and have been exploring the state since.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!