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Uptown 550
550 E Brooklyn Village AveCharlotte, NC 28202
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J Optimist Park
1130 N College StCharlotte, NC 28206
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Broadstone Craft
1015 N Alexander StCharlotte, NC 28206
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The Lexington Dilworth
1106 Euclid AveCharlotte, NC 28203
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Enclave at Radius Dilworth
515 Royal CourtCharlotte, NC 28202
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Alton Mill District
1001 N Brevard StCharlotte, NC 28206
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Hanover Dilworth
711 E Morehead StCharlotte, NC 28203
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Varick on 7th
721 E 7th StCharlotte, NC 28202
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The Blake Optimist Park
2010 N Brevard StCharlotte, NC 28206
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MAA Optimist Park
525 E 21st StCharlotte, NC 28206
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Alton Optimist Park
1009 N Caldwell StCharlotte, NC 28206
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Alta Purl
1018 N Caldwell StCharlotte, NC 28206
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Savoy NC
650 E Brooklyn Village AveCharlotte, NC 28202
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500 West Trade
500 W Trade StCharlotte, NC 28202
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The Kensington
425 W 5th StCharlotte, NC 28202
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Cadence Music Factory
606 NC Music Factory BlvdCharlotte, NC 28206
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1100 South
1100 South BlvdCharlotte, NC 28203
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Cedar Flats
225-245 N Cedar StCharlotte, NC 28202
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Edgeline Flats on Davidson
525 E 15th StCharlotte, NC 28206
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Catalyst
255 W Martin Luther King BlvdCharlotte, NC 28202
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The Mint 425
425 W Trade StCharlotte, NC 28202
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Midtown 205
205 S Kings DrCharlotte, NC 28204
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808 Hawthorne
808 Hawthorne LnCharlotte, NC 28204
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MAA Gateway
120 N Cedar StCharlotte, NC 28202
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The Ascher
640 N Church StCharlotte, NC 28202
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Bell Uptown Charlotte
355 W Martin Luther King BlvdCharlotte, NC 28202
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Elevate Tryon
508 N Tryon St NCharlotte, NC 28202
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The VUE Charlotte On 5th
215 N Pine StCharlotte, NC 28202
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Ascent Uptown
225 S Poplar StCharlotte, NC 28202
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Circa Uptown
360 S Graham StCharlotte, NC 28202
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Crest Gateway
1025 W 6th StCharlotte, NC 28202
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The Gibson
1000 Central AveCharlotte, NC 28204
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Alister Uptown
810 E 7th StCharlotte, NC 28202
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Uptown Gardens
517 W 8th StCharlotte, NC 28202
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Overton Row
1201 Central AveCharlotte, NC 28204
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Elizabeth Square Apartments
730 Hawthorne LnCharlotte, NC 28204
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MAA Enclave
710 E 7th StCharlotte, NC 28202
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Presley Uptown
900 E Brooklyn Village AveCharlotte, NC 28204
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300 Optimist Park
300 Parkwood AveCharlotte, NC 28206
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MAA Uptown
305-535 N Graham StCharlotte, NC 28202
229 N Poplar St, Unit 29, Unit 29
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333 W Trade St, Unit 2002, Unit 2002
333 W Trade St
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1133 Metropolitan Ave, Unit 301, Unit 301
1133 Metropolitan Ave
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SKYE Condominiums
222 S Caldwell StCharlotte, NC 28202
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The Poplar
601-615 N Poplar StCharlotte, NC 28202
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230 S Tryon St
230 S Tryon StCharlotte, NC 28202
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5th & Poplar Condominiums
220 N Pine StCharlotte, NC 28202
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The Garrison at Graham
715 N Graham StCharlotte, NC 28202
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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 | $1,528 | $899 | $2,416 |
| First Ward 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,900 | $989 | $6,064 |
| First Ward 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,785 | $1,295 | $10,000+ |
| First Ward 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,075 | $1,837 | $10,000+ |
| First Ward 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,168 | $1,884 | $9,301 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gated First Ward Apartments
What is the Cheapest Gated apartment in First Ward?
Currently the most affordable Gated Apartment in First Ward is at Alister Uptown listed at $1,077.
How much is the average rent for a Gated First Ward Apartment?
The average rent for a Gated Apartment in First Ward is $2,560.
What is the largest Gated First Ward Apartment for rent?
Today's Gated apartment with the most square footage in First Ward is a 3,218 square feet unit starting from $1,838 at The VUE Charlotte On 5th.
What is the average size for First Ward Gated Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Gated rental in First Ward is currently at 626 sq ft.
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