
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Governor's Square Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $1,000 (39 Rentals)
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Inspire

3350 Heathstead Pl

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Providence Row

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Mezzo 1

345 Sharon Twp Ln

Hazel Southpark

3213 Heathstead Place

2926 Heathstead Pl

The Colony

6124 Heath Ridge Ct

Modera Liberty Row
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3209 Heathstead Pl, Unit C, Unit C

The Encore SouthPark

3156 Heathstead Pl, Unit E, Unit E

Crest on Providence

Dwell at Carmel

6121 Heathstone Ln

Camden Foxcroft

Heathstead

Camden Fairview
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Pinehurst On Providence

524 Wakefield Dr

524 Wakefield Dr

3707 Colony Crossing Dr

4912 Sardis Rd, Unit F, Unit F

5007 Sharon Rd

4948 Sardis Rd, Unit A, Unit A

Park Selwyn Apartments

6124 Heath Ridge Ct
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5945 Quail Hollow Rd

5003 Sharon Rd

3532 Colony Crossing Dr
Governor's Square, Charlotte, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Governor's Square?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Governor's Square Studio Apartments | $1,385 | $1,099 | $2,131 |
| Governor's Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,704 | $1,018 | $5,107 |
| Governor's Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,476 | $1,239 | $10,000+ |
| Governor's Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,160 | $1,541 | $10,000+ |
| Governor's Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $10,517 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Governor's Square Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Governor's Square area of Charlotte, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Reserve at Providence priced from $1,018. Madison Southpark Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,058. Here are the most affordable Governor's Square apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reserve at Providence | Burke (A2) | 1BR,1BA | $1,018 |
| Madison Southpark Apartment Homes | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,058 |
| Dwell at Carmel | 1X1 Garden | 1BR,1BA | $1,066 |
| Selwyn Flats | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| MAA South Park | Traditional 1x1 595 SF | 1BR,1BA | $1,270 |
| SouthPark Morrison | S1B | Studio,1BA | $1,283 |
| Cameron South Park | A1.1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,325 |
| Southpark Commons Apartment Homes | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $1,394 |
| Inspire | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,420 |
| Lennox SouthPark | The Crew | Studio,1BA | $1,456 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Governor's Square, NC
As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Governor's Square area is the $1.62 price per square foot SUNBEAM Model at Strawberry Hill in the in the Foxcroft neighborhood starting from $2,443. The second greatest value Governor's Square apartment is the C1 Model at Madison Southpark Apartment Homes starting at $1,736 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the Meadows on Fairview neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Governor's Square apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strawberry Hill | SUNBEAM | 3BR,3.5BA | $1.62 |
| Madison Southpark Apartment Homes | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.24 |
| Southpark Commons Apartment Homes | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| Cameron South Park | A1.1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| Allure at Southpark | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| SouthPark Morrison | S1B | Studio ,1BA | $2.02 |
| Dwell at Carmel | 1x1 Garden Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
| Selwyn Flats | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.76 |
| MAA South Park | Traditional 1x1 595 SF | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
| Reserve at Providence | Alexander (A1) | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Governor's Square Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Governor's Square?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Governor's Square is under $1,456.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Governor's Square?
The cheapest apartment in Governor's Square is Reserve at Providence which is listed at $1,018, while the average apartment in Governor's Square costs $10,517.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Governor's Square?
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 41 regular apartments in Governor's Square 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 Governor's Square?
Cheap apartments in Governor's Square have an average cost of $445 which is $10,072 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Governor's Square.
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