
Apartments for Rent in the First Ward Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC Under $1,500 (53 Rentals)


The Ellis

MAA Gateway

MAA Optimist Park

Enclave at Radius Dilworth

Alexan Mill District

Broadstone Optimist Park

Joinery

Alton Optimist Park
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The Lofts at Hawthorne Mill

Cadence Music Factory

Cedar Flats

The Gibson

808 Hawthorne

The Ascher

Elevate Tryon
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Circa Uptown

Midtown 205

Overton Row

Ascent Uptown

Four One Five Flats

Elizabeth Square Apartments

MAA Uptown

Edgeline Flats on Davidson

Presley Uptown

The Langston
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300 Optimist Park

1418 Park Dr

406 W 9th St

515 Royal Ct

1000 Central Ave

823 Central Ave

2010 N Brevard St

606 North Carolina Music Factory Blvd
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1000 Belmont Ave
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 |
---|---|---|---|
First Ward Studio Apartments | $1,663 | $895 | $4,910 |
First Ward 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,971 | $800 | $5,700 |
First Ward 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,740 | $1,395 | $8,675 |
First Ward 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,012 | $1,986 | $10,000+ |
First Ward 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,327 | $2,417 | $9,666 |
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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 First Ward
How much are Studio apartments in First Ward?
There are currently 56 Studio Apartments in First Ward with rent ranges from $895 to $4,910 with an average price of $1,663.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom First Ward Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in First Ward ranges from $800 to $5,700 with an average monthly rent of $1,971.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in First Ward cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in First Ward range from $1,395 to $8,675. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,740.
How expensive are First Ward Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 42 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in First Ward on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,986 to $12,405 - averaging $4,012 for the location.
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