Cheap Apartments for Rent in the First Ward Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $300 (47 Rentals)

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515 Royal Ct

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 Apartments

Louise Manor

701 Louise AveCharlotte, NC 28204
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Cedar Oaks
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Oaks

801 Cates 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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Varick on 7th
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Varick on 7th

721 E 7th StCharlotte, NC 28202
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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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J Optimist Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

J Optimist Park

1130 N College StCharlotte, NC 28206
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Frederick Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Frederick Place

515 N Church StCharlotte, NC 28202
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Alta Purl
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Alta Purl

1018 N Caldwell StCharlotte, NC 28206
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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 Elevate Tryon priced from $895. Joinery has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,045. Here are the most affordable First Ward apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Elevate Tryon0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$895
JoineryS3Studio,1BA$1,045
MAA UptownStudio 0x1 509-566 SFStudio,1BA$1,105
Four One Five FlatsOne Bedroom Flat1BR,1BA$1,160
MAA GatewayStudio 0x1 516-669 SFStudio,1BA$1,190
300 Optimist ParkStudio (SPECIALS)Studio,1BA$1,275
Alpha Mill0X1-S2Studio,1BA$1,275
The Lofts at Hawthorne Mill1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,295
The LangstonBeaumontStudio,1BA$1,300
Alexan Mill DistrictS1Studio,1BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in First Ward, NC

As of May 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the First Ward area is the $1.80 price per square foot 4x2 Model at The Kensington Apartments in the in the Biddleville neighborhood starting from $2,417. The second greatest value First Ward apartment is the 22H Model at MAA Enclave starting at $2,073 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 Kensington Apartments4x24BR,2BA$1.80
MAA Enclave22H2BR,2BA$1.63
The Lofts at Hawthorne Mill2 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.44
1260 Duncan Gardens Dr, Unit 12601260 Duncan Gardens Dr2BR,2BA$1.48
Edgeline Flats on DavidsonCable Car2BR,2BA$1.44
Millhouse2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.63
Elevate Tryon1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.15
Uptown GardensA21BR,1BA$1.93
Four One Five FlatsOne Bedroom Flat1BR,1BA$1.73
MAA GatewayStudio 0x1 516-669 SFStudio ,1BA$1.84

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
First Ward, Charlotte, NC

Ranked #45

Among neighborhoods in Charlotte, NC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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.

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 Elevate Tryon listed at $895.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom First Ward Apartment is $1,149 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 $1,395 at Four One Five Flats.

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 Ascher and starts from $2,069.

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