Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Genesis Park Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $300 (163 Rentals)

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property at 2660 Roslyn Ave

$995

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2660 Roslyn Ave

CharlotteNC28208
property at 2001 Erie St

$1,000

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2001 Erie St

CharlotteNC28216
property at 416 Simeon Dr

$1,050

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3 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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416 Simeon Dr

CharlotteNC28208

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J Optimist Park
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$1,166 - $2,250
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J Optimist Park

1130 N College StCharlotte, NC 28206
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Asbury Flats
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$1,346 - $2,046
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Asbury Flats

910 Walnut AveCharlotte, NC 28208
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Alton Optimist Park
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$1,371 - $4,805
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Alton Optimist Park

1009 N Caldwell StCharlotte, NC 28206
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Genesis Park, Charlotte, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Genesis Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Genesis Park area of Charlotte, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Elevate Tryon priced from $989. Coronet Way Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,027. Here are the most affordable Genesis Park apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Elevate Tryon1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$989
Coronet Way LoftsS2 Studio / One Bath w/BalconyStudio,1BA$1,027
KinshipCL11BR,1BA$1,034
Link Apartments® CYKELS1Studio,1BA$1,053
MAA GatewayStudio 0x1 324-882 SFStudio,1BA$1,060
Birch Townhomes2x1 Flat Standard-Call for Availability2BR,1BA$1,075
Dunloe CharlotteA3B - 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,075
West Downs ApartmentsOak1BR,1BA$1,096
Alpha Mill0X1-S2Studio,1BA$1,101
Edgeline Flats on DavidsonMonorail1BR,1BA$1,125

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Genesis Park, NC

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Genesis Park area is the $1.46 price per square foot The Jessica Model at One West End in the in the Biddleville neighborhood starting from $2,383. The second greatest value Genesis Park apartment is the Phoenix Model at Townes at Five Points starting at $2,099 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Biddleville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Genesis Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
One West EndThe Jessica3BR,3.5BA$1.46
Townes at Five PointsPhoenix3BR,3.5BA$1.33
The KensingtonD14BR,2BA$1.41
Flatiron West TradeCypress2BR,2BA$1.45
Birch Townhomes3x2 Flat B--Call for Availability3BR,2BA$1.42
The Stevenson Apartments at Brightwalk2/22BR,2BA$1.18
The Alexander Apartment HomesThe Belmont2BR,2BA$1.22
Oaklawn West2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.46
Nu Wesley East2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.49
Elevate Tryon1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.41

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Genesis Park, Charlotte, NC

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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Genesis Park, Charlotte, and the greater Charlotte area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Genesis Park Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Genesis Park?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Genesis Park is under $1,125.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Genesis Park?

The cheapest apartment in Genesis Park is Elevate Tryon which is listed at $989, while the average apartment in Genesis Park costs $25,023.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Genesis Park?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 22 regular apartments in Genesis Park that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Genesis Park?

Cheap apartments in Genesis Park have an average cost of $176 which is $24,847 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Genesis Park.

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