Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highland Creek Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $900 (29 Rentals)

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The Wrenley
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$1,323 - $2,708
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The Wrenley

2020 Winters Eve DrCharlotte, NC 28269
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Lantower Garrison Park
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$1,430 - $4,450
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Lantower Garrison Park

2725 Reseda PlCharlotte, NC 28262
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8526 Appledale Dr

CharlotteNC28262

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Ellenwood Park
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Ellenwood Park

10717 Rivergate DrConcord, NC 28027

Highland Creek, Charlotte, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Highland Creek Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Highland Creek area of Charlotte, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at The Maxwell at Highland Creek priced from $1,222. Highland Ridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,282. Here are the most affordable Highland Creek apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Maxwell at Highland CreekA21BR,1BA$1,222
Highland Ridge ApartmentsBayshore1BR,1BA$1,282
Pointe at Prosperity Village ApartmentsKINGSBURY1BR,1BA$1,295
Ascent at Mallard Creek ApartmentsA1 - Premium1BR,1BA$1,339
Alta CroftPaisley1BR,1BA$1,362
Lantower Garrison ParkS1Studio,1BA$1,369
Taylor FarmsBellflower1BR,1BA$1,375
Tapestry Beard RoadStately1BR,1BA$1,425
Bainbridge Mallard CreekA11BR,1BA$1,450
The WrenleyA21BR,1BA$1,548

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highland Creek, NC

As of June 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Highland Creek area is the $1.64 price per square foot Windsor Model at Abode at Parkside in the in the Highland Creek neighborhood starting from $2,629. The second greatest value Highland Creek apartment is the Haydenwood Model at Redwood Charlotte Ridge Road starting at $2,079 with a $1.55 price per square foot in the Highland Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Highland Creek apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Abode at ParksideWindsor3BR,2.5BA$1.64
Redwood Charlotte Ridge RoadHaydenwood2BR,2BA$1.55
Avalon Highland CreekB32BR,2BA$1.68
Bainbridge Mallard CreekA11BR,1BA$1.85
Pointe at Prosperity Village ApartmentsKINGSBURY1BR,1BA$1.74
Alta CroftPaisley1BR,1BA$1.83
Ascent at Mallard Creek ApartmentsA1 - Premium1BR,1BA$1.84
Taylor FarmsBellflower1BR,1BA$1.96
Highland Ridge ApartmentsBayshore1BR,1BA$1.97
The Maxwell at Highland CreekA11BR,1BA$1.91

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Highland Creek Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Highland Creek?

The cheapest apartment in Highland Creek is The Maxwell at Highland Creek which is listed at $1,222, while the average apartment in Highland Creek costs $2,312.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Highland Creek?

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 16 regular apartments in Highland Creek 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 Highland Creek?

Cheap apartments in Highland Creek have an average cost of $195 which is $2,117 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Highland Creek.

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