Cheap Homes for Rent in the Highland Creek Neighborhood of Charlotte, NC from $1,300 (6 Rentals)

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8526 Appledale Dr

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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 $1,108. Avalon Highland Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,255. Here are the most affordable Highland Creek apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Maxwell at Highland CreekA11BR,1BA$1,108
Avalon Highland CreekA11BR,1BA$1,255
The WrenleyA1Studio,1BA$1,293

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highland Creek, NC

As of July 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Highland Creek area is the $1.70 price per square foot Hanover Model at Abode at Parkside in the in the Highland Creek neighborhood starting from $2,679. The second greatest value Highland Creek apartment is the GREENFORD Model at Pointe at Prosperity Village Apartments starting at $1,770 with a $1.43 price per square foot in the Centennial 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 ParksideHanover3BR,2.5BA$1.70
Pointe at Prosperity Village ApartmentsGREENFORD2BR,2BA$1.43
Avalon Highland CreekB2-VARIATION2BR,2BA$1.61
Tapestry Beard RoadRegent1BR,1BA$2.03
Bainbridge Mallard CreekA11BR,1BA$2.00
Taylor FarmsBlue Bonnet Yard1BR,1BA$2.21
Alta CroftPaisley Bay1BR,1BA$1.91
Ascent at Mallard Creek ApartmentsA1 - Premium1BR,1BA$1.84
Highland Ridge ApartmentsBayshore1BR,1BA$2.03
The Maxwell at Highland CreekA11BR,1BA$1.72

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Frequently Asked Questions about Highland Creek

What type of rentals are currently available in Highland Creek?

There are currently 23 Apartments for Rent in Highland Creek, NC with pricing that ranges from $1,108 to $4,820. There are also 51 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Highland Creek ranging from $1,300 to $3,155.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Highland Creek?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Highland Creek ranges from $1,300 to $3,155 with an average monthly rent of $2,291.

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